"Justice shall flourish in His days,
and profound peace,
till the moon be no more."
Psalm 72

December 1st, 2009


As I awoke this morning to the amazing fullness of light
coming from this December moon,
I found my camera and stepped out into the cold
without knowing why I was drawn to the dawn in such a way.
I then unwrapped my December 'Magnificat Publication'
and found myself pondering the Hymn below,
delighted to have this picture as a way to think of
Our Lord in His coming as blazing through the night.

I began reminiscing about our mother's night together
when we encountered the divine reading of the
ten bridemaids parable
offered by our Lord,
recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 25.

How Our Lord designs our movements
when we gather in His name.
I invite you to visit this psalm in thanksgiving
for all the Lord provides us
through the friendship of mothers.

~Hymn~
p. 18 Magnificat

Come, light our souls in constant flame
to scatter darkness by Your Name.
O Jesus, through this passing night,
Let your salvation be our light.

Like virgins with their lamps in hand,
we watch for You as here we stand.
With oil of hope and lasting fire,
We trust in You, our one desire.

Make haste, O Lord, for Your return;
Until that time may lamps still burn.
O Father, Son and Spirit blest,
We offer praise in watch and rest.