A Link for Come and See & Another Advent Poem

Advent Greetings!

Thanks to to the women of Blanchard Road Alliance Church in Wheaton, IL for a lovely luncheon. For those of you who couldn't make it, and want to listen to the talk; here's a link for you:

http://www.blanchardalliance.org/uploads/01%2009_1205_SallyMiller.mp3

The talk is also available on FaceBook:

"http://www.facebook.com/l/ed226;www.blanchardalliance.org/uploads/01%2009_1205_SallyMiller.mp3"

Without the glorious music by Rochelle Streeter and team, the delicious food, and the inspiring setting (including a Power Point by Joyce Kerns featuring images of baby Jesus), the magic and celebration of the morning is missing. Still, perhaps (if you have a few minutes to listen), you'll receive word of hope and healing and beauty out of pain during this season of waiting.

While I'm here, I'll offer another advent poem. This one's by my favorite poet, Luci Shaw.

The Overshadow

" . . . the power of the Most High will overshadow you . . . " -Gospel of Luke

When we think of God, and
angels and the Angel,
we suppose ineffable light.

So there is surprise in the air
when we see him bring to Mary,
in her lit room, a gift of darkness.

What is happening under that
huge wing of shade? In that mystery
what in-breaking wildness fills her?

She is astonished and afraid; even in
that secret twilight she bends her head,
hiding her face behind the curtain

Of her hair; she knows that
the rest of her life will mirror
this blaze, this sudden midnight.