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Merry Christmas
“Between the dark sky and the dark earth we hang a light in a dark tree and sing of our wonder together.” Pir Elias Amidon To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center online retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Advent Waiting as We Near Our Destination
The Journey of the Magi …At the end we preferred to travel all night,Sleeping in snatches,With the voices singing in our ears, sayingThat this was all folly. Then at dawn we came down to a temperate valley…. ….And arriving at evening, not a moment… Continue Reading “Advent Waiting as We Near Our Destination”
On the Eleventh Day of Christmas
And as we hope for peace in this New Year, it bears repeating: I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to [all]! – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,… Continue Reading “On the Eleventh Day of Christmas”
May Our Lives Bring forth Christ in our World
We are all meant to be mothers of God. What good is it to me if this eternal birth of the divine Son takes place unceasingly, but does not take place within myself? And, what good is it to me if Mary is full… Continue Reading “May Our Lives Bring forth Christ in our World”
As Christmas Approaches, Let Us Be Attentive and Aware
I have enjoyed the writings of Edward Hays for many years. For today’s Advent reflection I have chosen a quote of his from A Pilgrim’s Almanac. Take time to be aware that in the very midst of or busy preparations for the celebration of… Continue Reading “As Christmas Approaches, Let Us Be Attentive and Aware”
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