I have been counting down the days until solstice, telling myself, "Only one more week until days start getting longer." These are the times where I realize how closely the rhythms of my life are tied to nature.
Last night we had the Christmas art gathering Novena at church. The word "novena" reminds me of "nova" - and appropriately, I guess, since a star plays such a major part in the Christmas story. I was just looking at some astronomy photos online. I am struck with wonder at their beauty, at the power and energy expended in the creation of a star, and the miracle of God choosing to dwell on this particular little planet circling one of countless suns.
Posted by rachel at December 22, 2003 01:43 PM