Christmas 2020 Who Dares to Welcome

Christmas is a time when we can believe

that the impossible can happen: Though there was no room

‘Though there was no room Life found a space to bring

Life found a space to bring New Love to birth

New Love to birth

Though minds protested
Though minds protested
Hearts welcomed and the
Hearts welcomed and the
Mound of fear disappeared
Mound of fear disappeared’
The Once-upon-a-time of Away in a Manger, long ago and far
beyond comes close and happens again among us, in the spirit of Outsiders the first to see and
joy and concern for others, in the wonder and expectation of Hear the song within,
children and in the family and community gatherings for
Celebration. We are freed from our own concerns to be for all and Strangers from another land
for one another.
Covid-19 and its restrictions have increased our appreciation of Bring gifts of gold and myrrh
times of togetherness and human support and helped us find
creative ways of connecting. A stillness over all the earth

We are also more conscious of all among us who need prayers for Awaits the heavenly wings
healing
May every card and message you send before Christmas be like a And Glory-Alleluias unite
song of the Angels to raise the hearts of those who receive and may
every card and good wish that you yourself receive renew your From all the choirs. Hearts
conviction that Life is Gift and that Love is forever. Sing. A transformation
May you feel blessed at this Special Time
Sr. Rose Moran Follows: a freeing from our
November 2020 Own concerns to be for all
And for one another