And dwelt among us

When at night the Christmas trees are lighted
and presents are exchanged,
the unfulfilled longing strives further outward,
toward a different shining - until
the miracle of the Holy Night renews itself:
 "And the word was made flesh..."

(from The Mystery of Christmas by Edith Stein
aka St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross)
 (painting The Nativity, Gari Melchers, garimelchers.umw.edu)

Glad Tidings of Great Joy

May the blessings of Christmas be yours.

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukah!

May your days be merry and bright,
filled with God's blessings on you and your family.

A Menorah in front of Christmas tree
at Brandenberg Gate, Berlin, Germany.

 Two Symbols Forming One Image

My prayer is that as these December days come again, year after year,

may our class continue to be one in our affection & care for one another.

Peace and All Good, Ouida

Planning the Next Reunion

Beth, James, Jinny and Will planning the 2016 MHS CLASS REUNION

12-2015 in Meridian

SOUNDS JEWISH: HANUKKAH OLD AND NEW

With Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, upon us, this week's “Sounds Jewish” spins classic and brand-new holiday recordings. Hear the latest from Adam Sandler, plus music by Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Debbie Friedman, Cantor Pierre Pinchik, the Frank London Big Band, Flory Jagoda, Moishe Oysher, Peter Himmelman and David Broza, Malvina Reynolds, Barenaked Ladies, Michelle Citrin and the LeeVees.

Click the link below - Mississippi Public Radio broadcast.

http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/sounds-jewish/sounds-jewish-hanukkah-old-and-new/