Praying, Living, & Loving the Franciscan Way
As we prepare for the change of the seasons, we remember the beauty of God’s creation and appreciate the winter white.
“A Winter Blessing” By: Joyce Rupp from The Circle of Life Blessed are you, winter, you faithfully guard a life unseen, calling those who listen deeply to discover winter rest. Blessed are you, winter, frozen and cold on the outside, within your silent, nurturing womb you warmly welcome all that longs for renewal. Blessed are you, winter, you teach us valuable lessons about waiting in darkness with hope and trust. Blessed are you, winter, season of blood red sunsets and star-filled, long, dark nights, faithfully you pour out your beauty. Blessed are you, winter, when your tiny snowflakes flurry through the air, You awaken our sleeping souls. Blessed are you, winter, with your wild and varied moods, So intent on being yourself, you refuse to be a people-pleaser. Blessed are you, winter, when ice storms crush our hearts and homes, You call forth the good in us as we rush to help one another. Blessed are you, winter, your inconsistent moods often challenge Spring’s arrival, yet how gracefully you step aside when her time has come.
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