Hush

All the world was at peace at the moment when Christ was born. The angry passions of men were hushed as if in compliment to the Prince of Peace. He never comes where strife and confusion prevail. If I desire that He should come into my heart today, I must resolve to keep under my evil passions, and the self-will that dares to do battle against the will of God.

-- Rev. R.F. Clarke, SJ, The Devout Year