Like the dawning of the morning,

On the mountain’s golden heights,

Like the breaking of the moonbeams

On the gloom of cloudy nights.

Like a secret told by angels,

Getting known upon the earth,

Is the Mother’s expectation

Of Messiah’s speedy birth.

                                                                        Father Faber

For Reflection:  What is my “expectation” for this Christmas time? How can I unite myself to Our Lady in this regard? (See tomorrow’s Grace Line for one possible “expectation.”)