Festive season approaching
meeting challenges of life
moving forward positively
with convincing possibilities
Willingness to receive
events unfolding
trusting implicitly
Your loving care
Waiting hopefully for:
pandemic ending
vaccine forthcoming
unity restoring
racism vanquishing
equality blossoming
hunger overcoming
healing abounding
peace flowing
justice achieving and
cries of poor ones heard
Firmly believing
everyday miracles
happening wonderfully
heartfelt compassion thriving
Expecting changes
brighter days ahead
hope enduring
resilient people arising
All comes to fruition
in Your own time
resting securely
rooted in You
Darkness overcome
by light of glory
God's birthing place
our open hearts
Following Jesus closely
throughout life's journey
message of Christmas
we are loved
Dwelling among us
humanity embracing
You are always near
that is enough for me.
Fr. Mike is a Maryknoll priest working with refugees in East Africa. Read more about his ministry at: https://www.maryknollmagazine.org/2020/12/displaced-by-war-in-south-sudan/