The Word Was Made Flesh The Word was made flesh, all things became new the Light of the world illuminating the view. A new life was given, one filled with peace as truth and grace was being released. The Word became man, guiding all who believed the promise of His Spirit one day would receive. A hope like no other, a mystery revealed as the glory of God was being unsealed. The Word was made flesh, Jesus became a man…
Whether you're enjoying this Christmas with family and friends, at a church service, at work, alone baking, writing out cards or quietly meditating on scripture, we hope that it is a time of rich spiritual blessings. The staff of the Bon Secours Retreat & Conference Center wishes you the joy of Christmas and the peace that can only come from knowing that our Savior is born! Joy of Discovery The joy of discovery that moment when hope and expectation were…
A Christmas Prayer Not gold, nor myrrh, nor even frankincense would I have for you this season, but simple gifts, the ones that are hardest to find, the ones that are perfect, even for those who have everything (if such there be). I would (if I could) have for you the gift of courage, the strength to face the gauntlets only you can name, and the firmness in your heart to know that you (yes, you!) can be a bearer…
We Greet Your Coming People in Nativity Scene Costumes We greet your coming, God, with wonder: You come to be with us; yet you remain far greater than we can imagine. You are near; yet your wisdom sets you apart from us. You appear among us; yet we cannot describe your glory. We greet your coming, God, with repentance: We are more or less satisfied with ourselves; but your presence exposes our sin and failure. We are self-confident; but you…
