Honoring the Prince of Peace, on Christmas Eve for 2013

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Ernest Disney-Britton
"The Matriarch" by Niccolo Cosme
The song "Oh Holy Night" captured my spirit for Christmas Eve 2013 --- the most peaceful Advent finale that I've known since childhood. Our day was filled with lots of puppy-play; the Disney film "Frozen"; a quiet dinner of eggs & bacon made at home; and a frigid walk to Midnight Mass lay ahead to Christ Cathedral. A typically chaotic family brunch was held a day earlier; all the gifts wrapped well in advance; and Kasey's new presence in our lives (photo below) delayed the drive home to Cincinnati until Christmas morning. A few ago before, my Twitter-friend, Mark @art_news wrote: "Hoping all is well with you and wishing you a Merry Messiah Mass. Peace." It was an unusual but also prophetic greeting; and one that I wish for Mark and everyone else too. Have a peaceful Messiah Mass.

Kasey Disney-Britton, at 18 weeks old patiently (sarcasm) waiting
Son's baby girl holding his finger on the day of her birth is his new Christmas tattoo
Our son's family's first Christmas tree with his choldhood train circling the presents.


Comments

We sat in front of each other but we had not room at Mass to sit right next to each other. Remember for 2014 that although Midnight Mass begins at 11pm (ending at 1pm); that the actual singing begins at 10:30am and the seats fill quickly! We had a wonderful time though, including the giving of an apple by the liturgical staff as we left. I really enjoy Midnight Mass (which Episcopalians call "Festal Choral Eucharist") at Christ Cathedral.