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The Work of Christmas – Dec. 31, 2021

  When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone,  When the kings and princes are home,  When the shepherds are back with their flock,  The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost,  To heal the broken, To feed the hungry,  To release the prisoner, To rebuild […]

The Sacrament of Christmas – Dec. 30, 2021

  I make an act of faith toward all mankind,             Where doubts would linger and suspicions brood. I make an act of joy toward all sad hearts,              Where laughter pales and tears abound. I make an act of strength toward feeble things,              Where life grows dim and death draws near. I make an act of […]

This Is The Season of Promise – Dec. 29, 2021

  Let the bells be silenced Let the gifts be stillborn Let cheer be muted Let music be soundless               Violence stalks the land:             Soaring above the cry of the dying             Rising above the whimper of the starving             Floating above the flying machines of death                         Listen to the long stillness:                         New life is stirring                         New […]

I Will Sing a New Song — Dec. 28, 2021

  The old song of my spirit has wearied itself out. It has long ago been learned by heart; It repeats itself over and over,  Bringing no added joy to my days or lift to my spirit.   I will sing a new song. I must learn the new song for the new needs. I […]