Cogitate

cog . i .  tate /verb/ to think deeply about something, meditate or reflect, contemplate, ponder

This week’s word has a harsh sound, produced by  its hard-sounding  consonants, but it actually describes a peaceful, introspective mood.  One of the main meanings of cogitate is “to contemplate,”  and contemplation  requires setting aside time for reflective thinking.  In the Christmas season with its busyness and frenetic pace as we race to get all the last-minute shopping done, we may think it an imposition to be asked to stop and contemplate, but it’s something worth doing.  Let us pause and  contemplate the  meaning of  the Christ Child being born into this world.  By pondering this immense reality, we will  experience the real roots of our rejoicing during this blessed season.

For Our Contemplation

In the beginning was the Word,
And the Word was with God,
And the Word was God. . .

And the Word became flesh
And dwelt among us,
And we beheld His glory,
The glory as of the only
begotten of the Father,
Full of grace and truth.
John 1:1, 14

Behold, the virgin shall be with child
And bear a Son,
And they shall call His name Immanuel,
Which is translated, “God with us.”
Matthew 1:23 (NKJV)

“O come,  let us adore Him, Christ the Lord,”—
Christ, the God-Man for All Seasons.

“Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth.”

Blessings,

Judith