Many Lights

Rev. Jeffrey Symynkywicz, December 28,2008

Our lights may be only flickering flames,
but they are not unlike those flames
which people have looked to from ages immemorial
to guide them through the darkness of the night.

Even a small flame can illumine uncertain steps.

Flames brighten and make warm
our spirits and our world.

Flames remind us
of Sabbaths long past,
and of our own place in life’s great procession.

In the glow of the flame we cherish
the memory of those who have come before us:
May their courage and their wisdom
be remembered always, may it warm our hearts.

May the holy festivals of all of the world’s peoples
shine their lights upon us this day.
May their lights illumine our own celebrations.
May they inspire us ever to continue our work
for that great Sabbath of Peace.

Amen.

jbs
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