“LAGNIAPPE:
A french word meaning “a little something extra”
used primarily in the south. Especially New Orleans area.
Sam:I only ordered 2 bagles
Mark: I know, the third is a lagniappe”
Sometimes we have fun things to share for the sheer joy of it. Readings, music, movies, happenings around Pasadena. This Lagniappe section is for those sorts of things. Enjoy!
Stuff to Read
Fleming Rutledge: Advent Begins Where Human Potential Ends
NYT Opinion: What Would Jesus Do About Inequality
A scientific study on gift wrapping reveals why presents should look messy
A Closing Poem
“He did not wait till the world was ready,
till men and nations were at peace.
He came when the Heavens were unsteady,
and prisoners cried out for release.
He did not wait for the perfect time.
He came when the need was deep and great.
He dined with sinners in all their grime,
turned water into wine.
He did not wait till hearts were pure.
In joy he cameto a tarnished world of sin and doubt.
To a world like ours, of anguished shame
he came, and his Light would not go out.
He came to a world which did not mesh,
to heal its tangles, shield its scorn.
In the mystery of the Word made Flesh
the Maker of the stars was born.
We cannot wait till the world is sane
to raise our songs with joyful voice,
for to share our grief, to touch our pain,
He came with Love: Rejoice! Rejoice!”
