Advent 2006
Thursday, December 28th, 2006
I crawled up the ladder late on Christmas Eve and tucked the newborn baby into the hay. Twice even! It’s the tradition around here that the baby is placed in the manger at midnight. I cheat because of the cold and because of the hour.
25 people came to the Advent Calendar Open House. Not the most we’ve ever had, but the neighbors appreciate it, and it wouldn’t be "Christmas" without it.
I leave with you the prayer on our web site, a prayer written by Max Dauner and one that goes along with the 4th Advent Sunday:
Lord, Light of the world…
Your birth called men from afar so that they could worship you.
They were guided to you in order to announce your birth.
They left you gifts that reveal your kingship,
your intercession for us as a priest and your death.
As the Magi followed the path that lead to you,
may we follow you in order to know you.
Amen.
