Advent Reflection - Putting Herod back in Christmas
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Wed, 12/22/2004 - 15:19
I just received an email with a great reflection entitled: Putting Herod back into Christmas.
"Herod represents the dark side of the gospel. He reminds us that Jesus didn't enter a world of sparkly Christmas cards or a world of warm spiritual sentiment. Jesus enters a world of real pain, of serious dysfunction, a world of brokenness and political oppression."
The contrast of Herod is what brings Christmas into sharp focus. Please read the whole reflection, and have a Merry Christmas.
Hey Aldon. I'm really NOT An
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/22/2004 - 16:12.Hey Aldon. I'm really NOT Anonymous. I just don't know how to sign in as myself. So Pink Poppy here to let you know that I do NOT consider you to be from "The Dark Side of Christmas". To the contrary, you are one of my 10 Lords A-Leaping on my 12 Days of Christmas Tree. Hope your Christmas is Merry and that Fiona gets to come for tea VERY soon. I meant to tea with ME. Of course.
Being Anonymous, A Leaping Lord, and Not Herod
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Wed, 12/22/2004 - 18:27.If you want to not be anonymous, you should click on 'Create new Account' You can then login and no longer be anonymous. It terms of being A Leaping Lord at Tall Poppy Diaries. I hope I am not too Herod-like. Knowing my political inclinations, you can probably guess whom I think is more like Herod.
Also, I want to make it clear here, lest there are people who are confused, Fiona is my daughter, not my grand-daughter.
Aldon, I shall indeed follow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/24/2004 - 17:57.Aldon, I shall indeed follow your blogger advice and post something.
Until then I have come with this message...
In this season of celebration I also celebrate the wonderful people who have touched my life with their glorious spirit, wit, wonder, and joy. This list of people does indeed include you.
Wishing you love, joy and wonderment during this glorious time of year.