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2020 Parishioner Advent Reflection Day 13

December 11, 2020 by St Mary Anne Admin

Grant that the same light enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives. (BCP)
The Christmas season was a busy time in our household. Both Mom and Dad worked long hours in the post office, and Christmas Day was truly a day of rest.
However, we always had a “Parkhill” family Christmas party sometime during the holiday. Roads were often closed with drifted snow, much to our glee, as this meant a sleigh ride into the farmyard. One year – at my young age of 8 or 9, my father suggested we walk thru the woods, rather than trying to struggle thru snow drifts. A big full moon, which seemed to light our path, guided us from tree to tree – and an old owl, watched from a distance, making his presence known.
I often think of the Christmas story and visualize the wise men – seeing a star, in the horizon with the message of His birth.
Mary Holden
Mary currently resides at Calvert Manor. Please remember her in your Advent prayers.

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