Each morning at the Office of Vigils during the Christmas Octave, we chant “Christ is born for us, come let us adore.” The refrain is repeated several times as we pray Psalm 94(95), which calls us to “Come, ring out your joy to the Lord, hail the Rock who saves us.”
The popular Christmas carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” is filled with the same sentiments. As believers, we are all called to come into the Lord’s presence every day, and to adore our saving God.
As we on planet earth have already passed the Winter solstice, the days are getting noticeably longer once again. No one is objecting to that! Here in the Chama Canyon daytime temperatures are reaching close to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, which very pleasant, but we also pray for snow or rain.
Today’s photo is of two Christmas pop up cards, of the holy city Jerusalem and of a Christmas tree, which are always displayed here in this season.
As we continue the Christmas Octave, on this Sunday dedicated to the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, we offer our greetings and prayers to all our families and friends.
Abbot Christian and the monks
