
Sr. SaRa Lee, OCD Carmel of Reno
Wandering and wondering
Where do I belong?
Why does it seem that every door
to acceptance and love slams shut?
Don’t they know I’m carrying
the Spirit of God within me?
Where can I be born
Anew..
Again..
Where can that which lives within me
Come to life?
Where can I be free
to be
and behold..
The light that shines within me.
Who will receive me in love?
In the open arms of Creation
there is a Nativity that awaits..
in every dark night.
The Spirit of Love
and New Life
Always welcomes and receives
Every nativity
when human hearts
shut the doors
you seek to enter.
The Inn of field and sky
will reveal the radiance
Of Maternal strength
And unwavering trust
while the Light of Love
Awaits the moment
to enter your world..
in any moment
at every moment.
Every birth
and new beginning..
Begins with a journey
into darkness and wandering..
The Advent of courage is to be
as vulnerable and trusting as a newborn..
relying upon Maternal strength
that follows the Sacred voice within..
Trusting the promises..
That something will indeed
come of the impossible
that you see before you.
Faith is ability to adapt
and open to an unknowable future..
It’s hard to see
the light of a distant star
if we’re not sure where to look..
Follow the star
that reveals the radiance
of Original Love
Seeking, searching and waiting..
to reveal a Light that waits to comfort
And lead you..
Holding the hope
of a new beginning..
that arrives through the pain
of carrying
weary wonderings
weighted with fear
Until..
Light breaks..
Someone has arrived..
In that native place of pain
And you fall to your knees
in awe and reverence.
All that has been promised and foretold..
Is gazing into your eyes..
The experience of Infinite Love..
Awaiting
to be held in your arms..
Merry Christmas
Chris Donovan
Carmel of Reno
December 24, 2021
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Chris Donovan is a frequent speaker on Scripture and Spirituality. She holds a Master of Theology (Th.M.) and a Post-Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation from Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, as well as a Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) from Weston Jesuit School of Theology. Chris is an associate member of the Catholic Biblical Association and of the Carmelite Contemplative Community of Reno, Nevada.