Light of the World

Light bathing shepherds in heavenly light

Light shining hope to distant sages

Light cradling Mary and Joseph

Light flowing from a feed-box throne

Light encompassing the Creator come as child

Light driving back eternal night

Light warming our frigid hearts

Light illuminating all who will kneel

Light guiding our path

Light eclipsing our sin

Light driving back fear

Light showing us how to love

Light sending forth to shine in the darkness

Light of the World, shine on us,

Light of the World, shine in us

Light of the World, shine through us

Tonight,  May the light of Christ:  shine on us, shine in us, shine through us. Amen