A Christmastide Thought

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A Christmastide Thought: 


The somber and violent reality of the Coventry Carol is haunting, yet the musical phrases end in important resolutions emblematic of light and hope- for a reason, I believe. Listen for it in the tune. Listen for it in the world. How should we move from dissonance to consonance? What part do we play? The Holy Innocents were killed by the same interests that would later bring about the death of Jesus, with similar intent- to stop the birth of any hope that the world may be transformed. Who is birthing such hope today? It cannot be stopped. More than a memorial, these little ones represent the shunned, the silenced, those trying to prevent their seeds from taking root. Remember the victims, but remember who failed: a tyrant’s rage and power. Seeds were planted anyway, and still are now. Especially now. That power, while seemingly unstoppable, is doomed. The baby lives; birthing continues, seeds are taking root deeply, the dissonance will not last. How relevant. Mt. 2:13


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Published by Brenda J.R. Goodman

"I write because I do not know what I think until I read what I say." ~Flannery O'Connor. I often write through a theological lens, embracing mystery over certainty, opening to the expansiveness of wonder, writing and waxing poetic about theology, pop culture, politics, grief, and all things messy, painful, paradoxical, and beautiful, in sacred spectrums & both/ands. I am a chaplain, mystic, vegan, runner, waterskier, baseball fan, and writer, who loves photography, poetry, books, podcasts, art, theater, movies, good TV, and music (especially classical, jazz, and the 80's). Partner to JohnE, mama to Taylor and Nathan (my little, not so little anymore, theologians). I value connection, kindness, and compassion in all endeavors. I am an American Baptist Christian Agnostic. I believe paradox is an important teacher, woven throughout our living and spirituality. Still playing my trumpet, but the chops aren't what they used to be. I am a Myers-Briggs INFJ (strong I & J, on the fence leaning N & F), and an Enneagram 5, wing 4. I have recurring dreams about being able to fly, and exploring caves. “Here is the testimony of faith: darkness is not dark to God; the night is as bright as the day.” ~Barbara Brown Taylor "We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives." -Toni Morrison

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