Month: January 2026

The Eighth Day of Christmas Reading: “And the (side) that the Lord God had taken from the man (God) made into a woman…” [1] Reflection: In the song, the gift of the eighth day of Christmas is Eight Maids a-Milking. The eight maids signify the eight Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount.[2] The work … Continue reading The Eighth Day of Christmas

The Seventh Day of Christmas Reading: “So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work…done in creation.” [1] Reflection: The seventh day of creation symbolizes a day of rest from one’s labors, as opposed to a day of completion. The cycles of creation, life, and work … Continue reading The Seventh Day of Christmas