“The Son of the Most High came and dwelt in me, and I became His Mother;
and as by a second birth I brought Him forth so did He bring me forth by the second birth,
because He put His Mother’s garments on, she clothed her body with His glory.”
– St. Ephrem the Syrian, Hymns on the Nativity, Hymn XI.
Interrupting the Silence 
I just discovered your blog, and I thank you for it.
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Sr. Dorcee, thank you for finding my blog and leaving a comment.
God’s peace and Christmas blessings be with you, Mike+
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A great message and a beautiful Icon.
Thanks for sharing this.
You and Cyndy are in our thoughts and prayers this Christmas season.
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Thanks Gene. Christmas peace and blessings to you and Nancy.
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Saint Ephrem is estimated to have written over 3 million lines of poetry. The Nativity Hymn above captures the essence of his thought.
Blessed Christmas to you Father Mike
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