Advent reflections

Every manger of darkness 

is filled with the Light of Life;

Every manger of confusion and self-doubt 

is filled with the Wonderful Counsellor;

Every manger of weakness and impossibility 

is filled with the Mighty God;

Every manger of chaos and conflict holds the Prince of Peace;

Every manger of guilt and regret is filled with the Merciful One;

Every manger of fear and solitude is filled with the Good Shepherd;

Every manger of hunger, poverty, thirst and desire holds the Bread of Life;

Because of the manger of Bethlehem, 

the manger of our humanity now cradles God.