Behind the altar a small candle flickered almost unseen

Its soft light slowly illuminated the figures nearby

Which had previously been hidden

A baby white hidden in its mother’s arms looked at me and whispered

Come and See

Come and See

Suddenly the small candle became so bright that it lit up the whole church around me

Docile animals grazed watched by their shepherds and gentle children played in a nearby stream with abandon

People passed me without speaking but I was warmed by the radiance of their love

My vision continued for a number of minutes until it begin to fade

And I was left standing in front of the silent altar

In the declining light of the day

 

JT 1926