Advent 17: WHAT CAN I GIVE HIM?

THE ECONOMY OF CHRIST

 

Then, opening their treasure chests, 

they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

(Luke 2:11b)

A Familiar Stranger

I saw a stranger today.

I put food for him

in the eating-place

And drink 

in the drinking-place

And music 

in the listening-place.

In the Holy name 

of the Trinity

He blessed myself

and my family.

And the lark said in her warble

Often, often, often 

Goes Christ

in the stranger's guise.

O, oft and oft and oft 

Goes Christ 

in the stranger's guise.

Please consider matching the cost 

of the most expensive Christmas gift you are giving

with a donation to your favorite cause or charity.