O Come Light Divine and shine into the darkness,
Death. Night.
Neglect. Abandonment.
Fear intrudes,
Loneliness descends,
Threats creep in, and insecurity resides in a shadowed existence.
Christ dies once again.
Life. Day.
The Creator shines light into weary days.
Hope kindles.
Assurance emerges.
Forgiveness open new possibilities.
Love lifts.
The community forms.
Christ rises once again.
Through the Resurrected Body of Christ, Amen.