Christmas Reflection: January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

(Num 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21)

CHRISTMAS

Because the cross
became a tree;
because the rock
became a door;
we celebrate
return to birth,
we kneel upon
the humble floor.

For this our shepherds
sing their hymns;
for this our Wise Men
travel far:
because the cross
became a tree;
because the stone
became a star.

– poem by Jean Burden;

offered for reflection by Bro. Didacus Wilson, T.O.R.