ADVENT I

 

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