Sacred Night

 

The Spiritual Waiting Room

Sacred Night

True Light

Acknowledgement By Angels

A Savior Is Born

Incarnation

(Photo and poem by Kathy McNamara)

Scripture:  Luke 2: 10 and 11

The angel spoke to the shepherds and said,

"Do not fear because I bring you news of great joy. A savior is born who is Messiah and Lord."

Reflection

The night was quiet and peaceful.

It became sacred when a child was born.

This child united people with God.

This child brought Light.

It was a Light that would never fade because it was a Light that penetrated all darkness. 

It was a Light that reached deeply into the hearts and souls of all.

People were searching for Peace, for Justice, for Compassion, for Kindness.

This child brought all of that to us and more.

The Love was overflowing.

Angels, messengers from God, proclaimed it.

The message overcame our fears---our fear to trust, our fear to embrace, our fear of getting hurt, our fear in being vulnerable.

The angel told us that a Savior was born.

He would save us from our hatred of those who have a different skin color, religion, nationality, social status, sexual orientation, political belief, or cultural practices.

He would save us by bathing us in His Light.

This Light would change us by becoming incarnate with us, taking on our human flesh so that we could become one with divinity.

The Peace of God could dwell within us and among us.

Will we accept it?

1. How do you picture the night of Jesus' birth?

2. In what ways has Jesus brought Light to you?

3. What are some of the fears that you face that keep you from embracing the message of the angel?

4. Has the Light of Christ changed you?

5. What do you see as you ponder Kathy's photo?

(Scripture adaptation, reflection, and questions by John J. McNamara)