December 5, 2010

Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.  We lit the red candle on the advent wreath, for Fire.

And we set the King figure in the manger, since he followed the Star.  He followed its light, and made the long journey from Babylon, or wherever he came from.  Fire is about courage, and doing what must be done.  It means we listen to our heart, because it does not lie to us.  We do lot let our feelings interfere with what we know is right, and with what needs to be done.  We pray that our hearts may be strong and courageous, with energy for the actions we must carry out.

Here is a story about Fire: "The Holy Night": by Selma Lagerlof.