Thank you for sharing a true message of the gospel. So refreshing in a moment of such glaring subversion of it. May our Advent tunnel be reflective and peaceful and Epiphany celebratory and connecting. Peace Shalom Salaam. May all beings be free
I love the weaving into a beautiful tunneling quilt Advent. In my neighborhood there are many lights hanging from homes that are all colors especially red and green. My home is lit with blue. In the midst of mourning there is joy! A quote from “The Book of Delights” by Ross Gay- “What if we joined our sorrows, I’m saying. I’m saying:What if that is joy.”I add what if it is already but not yet. Thank you- in gratitude for the quilt you have made for us-Jill
Diana, This was a very dynamic and meaningful conversation and I enjoyed the interactions between each of you! Your conversations opens up new ways to understand and participate in Advent....
The Judah-Christian religious followers need Advent transformation texts NOT Christmas texts & stories. So I, increasingly, living through 87 years of life, am completely tired of celebrating Christmas! Most Christians I’ve known and still know, are indistinguishable from our N.A. Culture’s yearly “celebrating” of feel-good, let’s party & indulge ourselves & our children, and by the way, throw some more coins in the Salvation Army pot. I’ve lived this for so long, I just want to leave the planet for Advent, and return for Epiphany, having spent those days introspectively examining & joining with others who are engaged in doing Mary’s Song! I’m thankful for all Christians who are actualizing the Prophets’ visions in bringing justice & peace, and all people (often completely non-religious). And, as far as worship is concerned, as you’ve remembered, a “Blue Christmas” gathering is more relevant! Of course itt can always be argued that contemporary realities are so grim, people need “comfort & joy”.
Diana, thank you for sharing this conversation. I will listen to it again tomorrow hoping to more fully receive the richness and wisdom that I sensed but cannot yet articulate.
Our church hosts a beautiful labyrinth walk on the longest night every year. There is a harpist and participants can put an angel on the tree to honor a lost loved one. It is candle lit and many find it comforting. Tomorrow night will be a “ Rest Within the Rush” Taize service
Thank you for sharing a true message of the gospel. So refreshing in a moment of such glaring subversion of it. May our Advent tunnel be reflective and peaceful and Epiphany celebratory and connecting. Peace Shalom Salaam. May all beings be free
Thank you!
I love the weaving into a beautiful tunneling quilt Advent. In my neighborhood there are many lights hanging from homes that are all colors especially red and green. My home is lit with blue. In the midst of mourning there is joy! A quote from “The Book of Delights” by Ross Gay- “What if we joined our sorrows, I’m saying. I’m saying:What if that is joy.”I add what if it is already but not yet. Thank you- in gratitude for the quilt you have made for us-Jill
Diana, This was a very dynamic and meaningful conversation and I enjoyed the interactions between each of you! Your conversations opens up new ways to understand and participate in Advent....
The Judah-Christian religious followers need Advent transformation texts NOT Christmas texts & stories. So I, increasingly, living through 87 years of life, am completely tired of celebrating Christmas! Most Christians I’ve known and still know, are indistinguishable from our N.A. Culture’s yearly “celebrating” of feel-good, let’s party & indulge ourselves & our children, and by the way, throw some more coins in the Salvation Army pot. I’ve lived this for so long, I just want to leave the planet for Advent, and return for Epiphany, having spent those days introspectively examining & joining with others who are engaged in doing Mary’s Song! I’m thankful for all Christians who are actualizing the Prophets’ visions in bringing justice & peace, and all people (often completely non-religious). And, as far as worship is concerned, as you’ve remembered, a “Blue Christmas” gathering is more relevant! Of course itt can always be argued that contemporary realities are so grim, people need “comfort & joy”.
Thank you for posting. So glad I listened. Happy tunneling to all this advent season.
A joy to be w/ you!
Diana, thank you for sharing this conversation. I will listen to it again tomorrow hoping to more fully receive the richness and wisdom that I sensed but cannot yet articulate.
I planned to do the blue Christmas this year. It seems fitting, now more than ever. Thank you for sharing this.
Christmas time has always had its share of melancholy for me. The idea of a Blue Christmas gathering is a welcome thought.
Thank you for sharing this conversation.
This was such a beautiful, hopeful conversation. Sharing with my EFM group 🙏
Our church hosts a beautiful labyrinth walk on the longest night every year. There is a harpist and participants can put an angel on the tree to honor a lost loved one. It is candle lit and many find it comforting. Tomorrow night will be a “ Rest Within the Rush” Taize service
That’s beautiful… And possibly warmer where you are 🥶
Yes we do deeply know the already and not yet - through our birthing and for some of us, even through the loss of those we have birthed.
Sending love and understanding.