Weavings is a monthly reflection that is the collective effort of the Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Companions and Sisters to provide spiritual nourishment that helps us feel God’s presence in daily living and invite an openness to God.
Angels Sing To Grow Our Heart’s Eye Awake
by Sister Georgene L. Wilson, OSF, D. Min
It’s dark!
That’s how it is the last days of autumn before Winter Solstice.
That’s how it is when a loved one gradually breathes into death.
That’s how it was when angels sang to Bethlehem’s shepherds.
That’s how it was when ancestors first sparked fire to match heaven’s stars.
That’s how it is, was and will be as The Mother wombs our always becoming.
Into the darkness comes a great light!
So, may our Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas and all celebrations bring light to our hearts.
So, may all deaths be faithful breaths into more life, eternally.
So, may angels awaken us throughout the New Year with songs of joy.
So, may fires spark wherever light, warmth, courage, comfort, graciousness and gratitude are needed.
So, may Mother Divine hold each of us in her promise of abundant life.
It’s dark!
That’s how it is when we grasp at life in fear of change.
That’s how it is when we live in attitudes of domination, fear and comparison.
That’s how it is when we image Divine Reality with small minds.
That’s how it is where kingdom is more treasured than kinship, when rational is more valued than relational.
That’s how it is when our eyes are blind to beauty, belovedness and blessing.
Into the darkness comes a great light!
So, may we see blessings of each “now.”
So, may we look into all creation and realize peace, truth and goodness.
So, may we gaze into Divine Abundance.
So, may we glance benevolently on all creatures as kin.
So may we behold beauty, belovedness and blessing everywhere.
May the abundance of the season grow your heart I awake:
To angels heralding glory;
To stars leading to delight;
To sages bearing wisdom;
To mangers feeding desires;
To shepherds guarding nights;
To trees greening hopes;
To peace on earth echoing heaven’s pleasure;
To the love you are birthing each day of your life.
wonderful poem. Thanks so much, S Georgene.
This such a beautiful poem!! Thank you for writing it, Sister Georgene. 😊
Speaking of Solstice, I loved the Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk that used to be in the auditorium. Have you ever thought about doing that again?
Oh, that was supposed to say this is such a beautiful poem!!
Thank you, Georgene! Your poem says so much so well! Thank you writing it and sharing it with us!