We humans hide behind smiles, masks, curtains, even outright lies. Even when we are trying to live in the light, it feels as though darkness is trying to extinguish God's light in our lives. What spiritual practices can help keep the windows of your soul open, so that God's light can keep shining in and through you?

Today, as we look into the manger, we ask the question, "What is it?" God became human, hiding his glory within our flesh, so that me might come to him without fear or dread. Eternal Light clothed himself with humanity to share his healing light with us. May we ever thrive in his life-giving light!