December 24, 2021

“When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy.” (Titus 3:4)

“How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is given / For God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven / No ear may hear His coming / but in this world of sin / where meek souls will receive Him still/ the dear Christ enters in.”

This stanza from “O Little Town of Bethlehem” gets me every Christmas. God works in silence, off stage, surreptitiously. Like Santa, no ear may hear his coming. But, Lo and Behold, in the light of morning the stockings are stuffed and the plate of cookies gone!

He comes without you knowing. And He comes with the blessing of His heaven. Merry Christmas, Almost Daily Friends!

“O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.” (Christmas Day – BCP)