Look up, sweet Babe, look up and see

For love of Thee

Thus far from home

The east is come

To seek herself in Thy sweet eyes;

We, who strangely went astray,

Lost in a bright

Meridian night,

A darkness made of too much day,

Beckon’d from far

By Thy fair star,

Lo at last have found our way.

               Richard Crashaw: The Glorious Epiphany of Our Lord, Hymn

                                                                                             (17^th Century)

For Reflection:

A brilliant star led the magi to the manger of the Child Jesus. What (or who) have been the “stars” in my life that have led me to Jesus? I will say a prayer of thanksgiving for all of these stars who have helped me grow in relationship with Our Lord. (Hint: Read “A Prayer Time Reflection” in Chapter 5 of Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life for more insight.).