It looks beautiful. Still, I struggle with the idea of the pagan twist of all these light festivals. As a Christian I understand that Christ is the Light that defeats darkness. But the reification of light as a saint that guides our paths, but not really to the Most High (we don't really know where), is kind of antichristian.
I understand, I see this in my own family. It's a step-by-step process of depaganization every Christian has to go through. It's all about keeping our eyes fixed of Jesus.
That was absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I remember the video of the beautiful Santa Lucia service several years ago.
It looks beautiful. Still, I struggle with the idea of the pagan twist of all these light festivals. As a Christian I understand that Christ is the Light that defeats darkness. But the reification of light as a saint that guides our paths, but not really to the Most High (we don't really know where), is kind of antichristian.
I hear you Carlos. And I felt a little guilty about it, but the homesick part of me won out. I grew up there and I miss all this stuff!
I understand, I see this in my own family. It's a step-by-step process of depaganization every Christian has to go through. It's all about keeping our eyes fixed of Jesus.
Beautiful and haunting. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you Celia. That was beautiful