Ero Cras, He Comes Tomorrow

      O Sapienta (wisdom), O Adonai (lord), O Radix Jesse (root of Jesse), O Clavis David (key of David), O Oriens (rising sun), O Rex Gentium (king of nations), O Emmanuel (God is with us). 

     The O Antiphons date back to the early days of the Christian Church, and serve to remind us in our day that even in the darkest depths of despair there is the light of hope.  The first letter of each antiphon going backwards spells Ero Cras, "he comes tomorrow".  Tomorrow being Christmas Day or any day that our deepest longing is fulfilled. 

     Generally speaking I am not a fan of the holiday season--it is the anniversary of some big losses for me; it is the darkest days of the year; it is cold and rainy weather; and it is stores filled with overstimulating muzak, glitz, and glitter.  But every year as I say the O Antiphons that last week before Christmas I have fond memories of those who are no longer with us; I try to savor the sunrises and sunsets (and this year I have a "happy light"); I bundle up when venturing out, and  I shop online whenever possible.  Every year by the time tomorrow/Christmas comes I am filled with wonder and delight, ready to look forward to the next tomorrow.

     Even though he is here today, he comes tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow.   Christmas is always tomorrow.