Radiance
Radiance like Mary’s face after Gabriel appeared to her and
said,
“You will name Him Emmanuel, God is with us.”
Radiance like St. Joseph’s peace when he heard the name of
His Lord whispered in a dream
Radiance like a new star in the black night sky, pushing
back the darkness
Radiance like three camel-back traveling king-seekers
bedecked in jewels
Radiance like their un-catechized human wonder
Radiance like their majestic gifts for a poor carpenter’s
son
Radiance like a dream conversion to go another way
Radiance like a radical promise slowly revealed, finally
fulfilled
Radiance like that journey home,
Camels spitting, flies buzzing and undisturbed joy
overflowing in Gentile hearts.
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