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'Christmas' tagged posts

Christmas Musing — Anticipation/The Crèche

As a child, I looked forward to Christmas morning, anticipating the gifts that Santa would bring. But there was something else I looked forward to, also. Growing up in a Roman Catholic family, the nativity set was always a focal point of our Christmas tree. It sat front and center under the tree, surrounded by…

Reflections on the Readings; December 25, 2015

In the beginning a silent soundscape, a procession of absolute stillness, unfolding spheres of mystery from veiled unknowable to startling specific, the Word descends embeds, gestates, unfurls as grace upon grace, deep rooted love within love. And so, heaven and earth unite in the Word made flesh dwelling among us. Not then, not now, not…

Advent is for Longing

Is it Christmas time? Or Advent? How should we feel and think about this time of year? Try this scenario: Right after Halloween, we start planning and stockpiling for the Holiday, with maybe some bonus early shopping. By late November, just as Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, we burst into full Christmas mode. The decorations go up,…