The Grandmama (A Christmas Story)
For J, who enjoys “The Cobbler and His Guest” every year. Once upon a time, there lived an old woman who loved her village with…
Christmas in Concert
In the mural of the foyer at Old Cabell Hall, a girl gazes out at the viewer. During my undergraduate years I often paused to…
Alleluia
O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio! Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia! O great…
These Last Days of Advent
Blessed be these last days of Advent. Per custom, we brought home our Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving this year. (“Our” tree farm, as we…