A Carol for the Longest Night

December 3, 2021 |
Silent night, here we long, for your Light


May we welcome you now.
May we welcome you now.

Silent Night, Holy Night,
here we long for your Light.
May our darkness be softened with grace.
May our grief be transformed by your face.
Here you offer us Love.
Here you offer us Love

Silent Night, Holy Night,
here we long for your Light
Draw us now in this moment to You
In our grief and our loss make us new
Birth your life in our heart
Birth your life in our heart

Tune: Stille Nacht  (Silent Night)                                                                       
Attribution:  Catherine Smith © 2018, hemofthelight.com
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About Catherine Smith

A retired minister with the United Church of Canada I’ve grown up in church, been ordained and served communities that are small or in transition. I’ve seen firsthand just how powerful these experiences can be in helping to foster meaningful connections with others and the Other, the mystery that holds us all. My greatest hope is that my writing and this website will help you live well in the big questions that face all of us in this beautiful, aching world.

6 Comments

  1. Elaine on December 14, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Oh so touching. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Catherine Smith on December 14, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you, Elaine. Advent graces to you.

      Reply
  2. Shirley Childs on December 18, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Thank you Catherine. This was a wonderful way to begin my morning prayer time.

    Advent blessings,
    Shirley

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    • Catherine Smith on December 19, 2018 at 12:21 am

      And to you Shirley, blessings as we come close to the mystery of Christmas.

      Reply
  3. Margie Ann MacDonald on December 18, 2018 at 2:13 am

    This is beautiful Catherine, thank you for sharing. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a healthy 2019.

    Reply
    • Catherine Smith on December 19, 2018 at 12:23 am

      Thank you Margie Ann, a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful New Year to you and yours.

      Reply

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