Merry Christmas.  May you discover new joy this year as we celebrate God coming down to bring us the ultimate gift of love.   Himself.  Immanuel. God with us.

May joy lift you up and carry you through all the preparations and celebrations!   And may it come quietly, too, in the still  moments that find you during this busy season.

This beautiful version of Ave Maria reminds me of another Mary who reminded me to look to the Light, even in darkness.

[See “at the foot of the tree” ]