Surrounding and enveloping us are the sorrows of loss, war, and horrendous tragedy.
Some of these touch our immediate loved ones; some touch the entire human family.
Yet we are people not without hope. We know that the Light of the World has
come into our darkness, and that Light will not fail to lead us to Life.
As we Christians prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the
words of the prophet Isaiah ring out today with great clarity and power:
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; on those who live in a land of deep shadow a light has shown.
For there is a child born for us, a son given to us, and dominion is laid on his shoulders; and this is the name they give him:
Wonder-Counselor, Mighty-God,
Eternal-Father, Prince-of-Peace.
wide is his dominion in a peace that has no end.
We wish to all our friends, benefactors, & volunteers
a Christmas time of peace and grace.
Sister Seraphim & the Sisters of St. Basil the Great