“Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth
and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you
and his glory appears over you.
Nations will come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”
Isaiah 60:1-3
You might have heard an expert say recently (or even read on our blog) take a deep breath. Try to be present in the moment. This advice is often given when we are experiencing anxiety and letting thoughts unravel hopelessly. In many ways, this is what Some Comfort and Joy is all about.
Holidays are a time to celebrate, take a rest from day to day tasks and enjoy being with others. Being aware of and celebrating the seasons as we pass through them is also a way of being present in the moment. Instead of just traveling mindlessly, the seasons and holidays give a chance to stand still in the moment and say, for example, “Hello, Epiphany! What a beautiful time to be here now where I am.” Acknowledging and celebrating where we are can give us hope and the endurance we need for the difficult parts of life that we will also encounter along the way.
Epiphany offers light, creativity, and revelation. In the Christian church, Epiphany brings a chance to celebrate the revelation of Christ to the Magi through the manifestation of a star. Epiphany also creates a bridge in the liturgical calendar between the celebration of Christmas and the beginning of Lent.
Hopefully, as we enter Epiphany we can individually and as a community, take a deep breath and plant our feet in the current season and reach for some light, creativity, and revelation.
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