Tag Archives: Christmas

After the Massacre: A Christmas Poem

Posted on December 13, 2016 by bobjanisdillon

  When it was accomplished, and Herod’s soldiers returned from Bethlehem, a silence settled over the land like frost. The odd wailing, like the purposeless wind. And it came to pass in those days that a mother, after her child … Continue reading →

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A room in my heart

Posted on December 22, 2014 by bobjanisdillon

Lord, I have prepared a little room in my heart for the child who is the light of the world. Nothing fancy: there’s hay everywhere, I’m afraid, and beneath the mess, the stone hasn’t been polished at all. You know, … Continue reading →

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Your Monday Blessing: star followers

Posted on December 15, 2014 by bobjanisdillon

We, too, have followed a star. Before Bethlehem, it lit the night in alien worlds, resplendent, mattering much to all those with eyes to see. What ancient astrologers tracked its course through their heavens, and saw, in the infinite darkness, … Continue reading →

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Your Monday Blessing: for Advent

Posted on December 8, 2014 by bobjanisdillon

There will always be Herods in this world: Petty men in large palaces, Murderers of dreams. And there will always be a little Herod in us, Scribbling decrees On our map of the Heavens. There will always be Magi in … Continue reading →

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Your Monday blessing: ‘Tis the Season

Posted on October 20, 2014 by bobjanisdillon

‘Tis the Season Autumn’s ancient days are freshly here – The fall of man’s ambition, bringing grace. Angelic ghosts and costumed babes endear The infant twinklings ‘neath the moon’s new face. Delicious dark, your mystery unbound Brings freedom to the … Continue reading →

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Poem: Santa Letter

Posted on December 3, 2012 by bobjanisdillon

Santa Letter   At my age, I seldom hear reindeer in the night. The wise and the wondrous, in search of the Christ child, pass my door by. No crying here. It’s as it should be. My eye swims in … Continue reading →

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This summer, I’ve been pondering a quest

Posted on August 17, 2012 by bobjanisdillon

This summer, I’ve been pondering a question of deep theological significance: the possible existence of Santa Claus. August may seem like an odd month for such matters. I probably wouldn’t be thinking about this at all if I did a … Continue reading →

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