Only twelve days to go until Christmas
and life feels very busy!

So many presents to buy
and then to wrap,
so many cards to write!
Sneakily creating a Christmas card
while pretending to work upstairs.
Going to shops before work,
after work
and then shopping online at night time!

So much rushing about,
so much to do!

But this morning,
before work,
Paul and I go to Mass at St Mary’s
and stepping through the front door of the church
is like stepping into
tranquillity.

No dashing about,
no rushing.
Just time to slow down
and be still
in the presence of Our God.

Thank you, Lord,
today’s morning Mass,
this oasis of calm
in the midst of Christmas mayhem.

Remind me, Lord,
to dip into this calmness again
during the December rush
so that, when Christmas comes,
I will be ready
to welcome you.

© Claire Murray, 13th December 2017