Ribbons of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love
are woven into the Advent wreath.
I pray that the God of our waiting will weave these ribbons into
my own anxious heart.
The present moment and how fully I receive it
will become my practice this day.
God help me to remember to breathe and tell myself
that I do have enough time, energy, patience and resources.
Help me to remember the ribbon of giving and receiving,
the everlasting ribbon
combining action and contemplation
and remind me
to give equal time to contemplation, quiet and silence.
Help me to learn how fertile is this winter darkness
when I surrender to its embrace.
O Ribbons of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love,
weave yourselves into my heart, mind and soul
this Advent season,
So that I may be willing to embrace the hope, peace, joy and love
You offer me each moment.
- Marg Maheu, Associate, Sarnia Medaille group