Thomas Keating, The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living. New York: Continuum, 2007, p. 358.
The joy of Christmas is the intuition that all limitations to growth into higher consciousness have been overcome. The divine light cuts across all darkness, prejudice, preconceived ideas, prepackaged values, false expectations, phoniness and hypocrisy. It presents us with the truth. To act out of the truth is to make Christ grow not only in ourselves, but in others. Thus, the humdrum duties and events of daily live become sacramental, shot through with eternal implications.
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What is being born in us this season? Where do we see a flicker of the divine that leads us to travel great distances to honor it? In what humble surroundings do we catch a glimpse of the sacred? In the midst of all the bustle of the Christmas season, let us keep turning towards the holy mystery at its center.
Loving God, thank you for the gift of hope, of joy, of mystery, of holiness. Help us to protect what is precious and bring its light into the lives of others. Help us to act out of truth, led by your guiding light.
"The divine light cuts across all darkness, prejudice, preconceived ideas, prepackaged values, false expectations, phoniness and hypocrisy."
Last night I saw the movie Invictus, about Nelson Mandela's release from prison, election as the South African President, and his leadership that begins with forgiveness. Although there was WAY too much rugby for me in the movie, that understanding of forgiving and compassion for our enemies seems so much the Christmas message that I rejoice in seeing it.
Blessed be all who enter here in mind, spirit and/or thought.
Merry Christmas to you, and a happy holy New Year.
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