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Scripture Reading Arise, shine; for your light has come, |
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Reflection The northern hemisphere enters the winter solstice today - the longest night is upon us. The sunlight - if we should have it - is weakened and short-lived. Our bodies and minds begin to long for the turning of the year - the gradual increase in day length that draws us into springtime. But we are not there yet. Today is the solstice - today we live the shortest day - looking ahead to a new and brighter dawn. In what ways does your mood - your feelings reflect the darkness of these days? Where do you see hope for the coming of a new dawn? Write down - or copy and paste - a verse - a phrase - or an idea based on your reflection to refer to during the day. Prayer O Rising Sun, you are the splendour of eternal light and the sun of justice. O come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. The O Antiphon introduces the Magnificat in Evening Prayer between 17 and 23 December. You may like to include that in your prayer today. | O Antiphon index | O King... | |