December 1, 2024

In the darkness of early morning … I see the stars … sending a universal message of hope, in the darkness that can easily consume us. I hear the angels sing. And I am reminded of all the “angels” who grace our journey … and bring us acts of generosity and kindness we too often take for granted. I see the shepherds, too. My gosh … that shepherd could be you or me. Following a star … wondering where that star may lead us. KInd-of like life. We gotta keep on walkin’ … keep on searching … keep on making the journey into an uncertain future. How about the wise men? … bringing gifts … only to discover that the greatest of all gifts lies in a manger. The Christmas story is our story: following a star, living with hope, not giving up …… and knowing that this little child is “born again” whenever we take the time and the risk of giving unto others. Lots of gift-giving in the next few weeks. I look at the altar, the tree, and the cross —– letting all of us know: the best gift we can share is the spirit in heart and soul of each one of us. Peace to all — Don