Twelfth Day of Christmas: Journey with the Magi
Watch: The Visit of the Magi, compilation of music and scenes from the movie Birth of Christ
What a joy it’s been to mark the weeks of Advent and Christmas together. I’m grateful for your companionship and encouragement along the way!
As we enter the season of Epiphany, may you continue to walk in the light as He is in the light. You can read a bit more about the liturgical history of Epiphanytide here. Essentially, we walk through the accounts of Christ’s life between his birth and before his Passion with emphasis on the moments Christ was revealed (made manifest) as the Son of God. If the Incarnation is about God becoming man, Epiphany is about God’s marking this man Jesus as a divine Son, sent to reveal God to us. Get ready for some of the most beautiful, captivating accounts of Christ’s life, teaching, and healing in the coming six weeks. Celebrate that Christ came and moved into the neighborhood!
Read: Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18
Pray: Book of Common Prayer, Collect for Second Sunday after Christmas
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Do: Savor one more day of Christmas! Take a moment or two to reflect on the journey you've traveled through Advent and Christmastide. Where and when did God feel especially near? Where or when did you feel far from God? What gifts have you received as you've offered your attention to Christ and his people? What, perhaps, feels especially personal that you want to ponder in your heart as Mary?
If you'd like to share anything from your reflection with us, I welcome you to leave a comment below. We'll celebrate with you the goodness of our abundant God.
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May I also recommend browsing the list full of links I created for Epiphany last year? 12+ Ways to Celebrate Twelfth Night and Epiphanytide Please don't feel overwhelmed. Pay attention to what captures your attention and follow that instinct. I'd love to hear what you discover!
