A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM ARVILLE

Reflection from the Castle Hill
December 2, 2008
Arville

“The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood---
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
The Word became flesh and came to live alongside us,
Filled with God’s truth and grace.”
(John 1: 5, 9, 14) Translation is mine.

Shine, light of God,

With truth,
In a world darkened by ignorance and mistrust.

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Shine, light of God,

With love,
In a world blinded by bigotry and hatred.

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Shine, light of God,

With humility,
In a world engulfed by selfishness and greed.

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Shine, light of God,

With compassion,
In a world enshrouded by oppression and inhumanity.

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Shine, light of God,

With hope,
In a world dimmed by poverty and despair.

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Shine, light of God,

With gentle radiance,

In the lives of those called to be witnesses to
The Light.