Inside The Name

I think that all those who come across this blog will wonder why it is called The Morning Star, and therefore perhaps it is my duty to explain the name.

The Morning Star holds several interpretations, all originating from different times and different places. The Morning Star refers to the planet Venus, when it appears in the East before Sunrise. Quite ironically, in Christianity, The Morning Star is another name for Lucifer, the devil, the fallen angel.

However, my interpretation of The Morning Star comes from the Quran, which mentions a star of piercing brightness, a night comer, one that shines brilliantly in the dark skies. This star, better known as The Morning Star, shines with great intensity, illuminating the darkness on Earth. And although the star brings light to many and promises the advent of dawn, it is very short-lived and disappears quickly.

So, through the darkest nights, comes the penetrating light of a glorious star, illuminating the darkness.