At the Foot of Arjuno

At the Foot of Arjuno

Sunday, December 25, 2011

A Christmas Confession

Yesterday during our church service, we responsively read this confession. It is one of the most beautiful I have ever heard. 

Leader:   We were heavy with sorrow, but Joy interrupted
                 We were deep in the night, but a Star appeared
                 We were silent with sadness, but the Heavens rang

People:   And the splendor shone around them
                When the time had fully come

Leader:   We were hardened by conflict, but Love intervened
                 We were frightened by shadows, but Light took them away
                 We were haunted by fears, but a Child brought us Hope

People:   And she laid Him in a manger
                 When the time had fully come

Leader:   We were dismal and defeated, but Faith set us on fire
                 We were weary and complaining, but our hearts discovered Praise
                 We were doubtful and confused, but a door to Life was opened

People:   And the guiding star went before them
                When the time had fully come

Leader:  We were arrogant and angry, but His Innocence disarmed us
                We were cruel, crude and clumsy, but His Grace made all things new
                We were selfish, narrow, greedy, but His Joy we had to share

People:  And they offered them their treasured gifts
               When the time had fully come

Leader:  We were sheep who had lost their way, but the Sheperd knew our names
                We were strangers without a country, but our Kingdom came to us
                We were children far from home, but God sent His Son to guide

People:  And the Word was made flesh
               When the time had fully come

AMEN! 




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