Month: January 2026

The Tenth Day of Christmas Reading: “Transformation is a process. The accurate language for faith is not that ‘we are saved’ but that we are ‘being saved.’”[1] Reflection: In the song, the gift of the tenth day of Christmas is ten-Lords-a-leaping. Ten refers to the Ten Commandments, and Lords imply authority or governing power. Thus, … Continue reading The Tenth Day of Christmas

The Ninth Day of Christmas Reading: Symbols, like poetry, express what cannot be said.[1] Reflection: In the song, the gift of the 9th day of Christmas is nine ladies dancing. Nine refers to the nine fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.[2] Dancing is an expression of joy … Continue reading The Ninth Day of Christmas

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