Inspired by “A Quiet Christmas” by Michael Gott:
My heart longs for a quiet Christmas, far from the hurry and the noise, for peace on earth meets peace of mind.
I can slow my mind. Just breathe, don’t run away, just breathe, and leave the cares behind.
I know I don’t have to hide. I can find a quiet place inside.
My heart longs for a quiet Christmas, far from the hurry and the noise, where peace on earth meets peace of mind.
Suddenly, there’s the joy, there’s the peace. I am ready for a quiet Christmas.
Responsive Reading for Sunday, December 2
The Canticle of Zechariah: “And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways . . . the daybreak from on high will visit us to shine on those who sit in darkness . . . to guide our feet into the path of peace” (Lk.1:76-9).
My heart longs for a quiet Christmas, far from the hurry and the noise, for peace on earth meets peace of mind.
When there was so much to do and so many people arriving, Jesus said to His disciples, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while" (Mk.6:31).
I can slow my mind. Just breathe, don’t run away, just breathe, and leave the cares behind. I know I don’t have to hide. I can find a quiet place inside.
“As they continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary (who) sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, ‘Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.’ The Lord said to her in reply, ‘Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her" (Lk. 10:38-42).
My heart longs for a quiet Christmas, far from the hurry and the noise, where peace on earth meets peace of mind.
“The angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people . . . . And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests’" (Luke 2:12-14).
Suddenly, there’s the joy, there’s the peace. I am ready for a quiet Christmas.