“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” ~ Abert Camus
Tomorrow night (Wednesday, December 21st) is the actual Solstice, the beginning of winter, and a time to celebrate the light within our hearts and the lightness in our souls. Whether or not you attended our in-person Winter Solstice celebration last Saturday, you may find delight in watching the stream on YouTube tomorrow night at 7:00 P.M. and beyond. Truly, we are able to experience the warmth of the Divine Light that warms and nourishes us, even in the darkest, coldest days and night. It is not physical, yet we can feel the aliveness within our bodies, as we embody this Presence.
As the third candle on the Menorah is lit tonight, the homes become brighter where folks are celebrating the constant light of Hannukah, singing, praying, and sharing the sacred readings and traditional cuisine. In just four days, Christmas Eve will bring candle lighting services, choral presentations, manger scenes, Christmas carols, and gifts, both that evening and in the bright morning.
Our ancestors found ways to bring light and warmth and joy to the dark, cold season of winter, as the Divine Light within each of us must always find a way to celebrate itself in every season. We love letting our light shine, delighting in the rebirth of the Christ within our hearts, honoring one another’s faith traditions, and sharing the One Light with everyone we encounter.
On Christmas morning, we will be streaming our “Christmas Spectacular” to you on YouTube at 10:30 A.M. in the comfort of your own home and available on our website afterward. Our last gathering of the year will take place on December 31st at the AVE Clubhouse in Malvern, 311 Lancaster Ave. Please arrive by 6:45 A.M., when Rev. Mike will lead us at 7:00 A.M. in a beautiful World Peace Meditation, corresponding with all other gatherings around the world at Greenwich Mean Time.
When you visit our website, www.cslphilly.org you may view our calendar of events, tune into our live streams or to view past Celebrations and Love Notes from Rev. Mike. Also, please visit our Practitioner Page to find caring professionals who are ready to help you through any challenges, using spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer.)
With great love and respect and heart-felt wishes for holidays filled with blessings,
Dr. Maxine