The Holy & Holiday Season
Father in Heaven
Giver of all good gifts,
May the gift of Jesus
Open our homes and lives to love
In this Advent season.
May each twinkling light
On houses and trees and tables,
Remind us of Your brilliant starlight filling the Bethlehem sky.
May the healing light of Jesus
Illuminate the dark corners of our hearts and world.
May the traditions of
Cookie baking and caroling,
Parties and candlelight prayers,
Decorating and gift-giving,
Hold sweet memories of delight and wonder.
May the loss that feels sharper during holidays,
And the empty chairs at our gatherings,
Remind us that grief is an expression of love
And You are with us in our sorrow.
May the mystery of Your coming
And the promise of Your return,
Fill us with hope, peace, joy, and love
In this holy and holiday season.
Amen.
Kay Morrison has graciously served on the Board of Trustees and as Board Chair for Sacred Place. She has written Prayers and Practices for Sacred Place. Kay has provided sincerity, levity, curiosity, and creativity in how we cultivate love for our neighbors and neighborhoods.
