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Wrapping up the journey. A Blessing and a Farewell
12 Days of Christmas Contemplations

Wrapping up the journey. A Blessing and a Farewell

Thank you for traveling with us through this Christmas time.

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Dear fellow traveler,

We have finally arrived at Epiphany. With dust on our feet, perhaps a bit tired, but still—we have arrived. Like the magi, we followed a star on an untrodden path, not quite knowing where it would lead. Along the way, we deepened our understanding and realized that it is the journey itself that deepens us for new beginnings. That it is indeed the simplicity of our lives the divine wants to dwell in, and to surprise us with renewed joy. And friends, don’t we all need some renewed joy as we step into this year’s unfolding?

And so, if Christmas has not yet come for you this season, or you feel you haven’t even begun, do not be afraid:

You are not seeking Christmas; Christmas is seeking you.

As we close this 12-day pilgrimage together, I want to take a moment to thank you for journeying with us on this path toward Bethlehem within. Your presence has been a blessing, and I hope these shared reflections have brought …

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