Mary's Song

...older than eternity, 

now He is new...

Now native to earth as I am,

nailed to my poor planet,

caught that I might be free,

blind in my womb to know

my darkness ended.

Brought to this birth

for me to be new-born,

And for him to see me mended,

I must see him torn.

(from "Mary's Song" by L. Shaw, tucked inside a Christmas card from some dear and far-away friends; art by B. Moser)

Whatever joys or troubles this season may hold,

know that this baby was born that you might be new-born, mended and free.

Wishing you a very merry and peaceful Christmas!