At the advent of Advent, I was inspired by my local priest, Father Mike, to eat better, become thrifty, help the poor in my community and, overall, lead a more virtuous life. Not later--now.
But then came a pumpkin role from my mom, the Christmas lists from my kids, that Satellite radio I just had to have, and so many others around me taking good care of the poor. Coming closer to the close of Advent, I'm now thinking this will be a great New Year's resolution, one I will definitely keep. I'm reminded of, perhaps exonerated by, St. Augustine, who famously said, "Lord, make me chaste--but not yet." In fact, perhaps I'll become a saint, too.
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