Not only are we in the midst of Advent, with our own candles on the wreath, it is also the beginning of Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights--the special menorah has eight candles lit during these dark nights to celebrate re-dedication: of the Temple, after the Maccabean defeat of Antiochus IV, and of our hearts now.
We all need re-dedication, day by day. It is the purpose of the Jewish High Holy Days; it is the purpose of Christian Lent; it is the purpose of Muslim Ramadan, to be special seasons reminding us of a daily need.
The Christophers have as their motto a Chinese proverb, "Better to light one candle than to curse the darkness." To light one candle (on an Advent wreath or a menorah) is to celebrate the victory of peace and love over violence and hate. So in the spirit of love and peace and re-dedication, enjoy the following...
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