Years A, B, C
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
Peace is established with justice (beyond law) and righteousness (beyond hospitality). Zeal beyond our usual limits of engagement leads to good deeds beyond economic gain (no, not just that of monetary gain, but any transaction beyond an expected benefit).
When we have seen the truly unforgivable forgiven we burst forth with more and more forgiveness for smaller and smaller infractions, for our own infractions as well as those of others, until premeditated mercy becomes our standard.
When we have seen humble swaddling clothes enrobing small holiness, we are glorified and begin to see wholeness in larger universals as well as particulars. Our living praise echoes, "All will be well, all manner of things will be well - and we will begin that wellness where we are."
Peace with justice and righteousness is worth treasuring.
= = = = = =
what inner child
yet burns bloody clothes
what standing tree
yet sings for joy
what shining star
yet calms fears
what newborn
is not born in blood
what awen
is not threatened by clear cutting
what polaris
is not left behind as our axis torques
let a decree go out -
peace is birthed
in justice for all
and righteousness bright
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