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Through trials and darkness fear and temptation


You look for deliverance and some revelation


With no song of spring you wait for the call


Could there be nothing at all…Oh Sing

Joy joy joy in the morning


Joy joy in the afternoon


Joy joy joy for the child is born


This night the promise is given to you

Sing Joy  by Peter Mayer

John of the Cross wrote about The Dark Night of the Soul.  If you’d like to read The Dark Night of the Soul by John of the Cross just click HERE.

I think that is what Peter is singing about when he asks,

“With no song of spring you wait for the call

Could there be nothing at all?”

One of the central themes of my sabbatical was to try and understand the connection between art and the gospel. I am intrigued by the sudden resurgence of interest in THE HOBBIT.  The movie opens us today in theatres across the country. In Lent 2013 we’ve set aside for some time for our confirmation students and their mentors to talk about THE HOBBIT.  It is all part of our Lenten them, “Experiencing God through Art - ALL THINGS BEING MADE NEW.” I know it’s a little early to talk about Lent when Advent is just about half over, but hey, that’s just how I roll!  Check out the trailer to THE HOBBIT here.

Jim Ware has written a book entitled, Finding God in The Hobbit. View HERE

So, my friends, today you can mark on your calendar, it’s just one week, until National Flashlight Day! And while you’re at it, give thanks for JOY and let the light of your soul reflect the brightness of God’s love and peace.

Rtg