Over Epiphanytide there is a custom to bless the home with a prayer and chalking in the year and initials of the wise men who journeyed over a long distance to meet the Christ-child. This custom is about welcoming the Christ-child and the unknown visitor into your home. Using the blessed chalk (I still have... Continue Reading →
S.E.E. God
This week I've been thinking about how we see God; that is how we STRUGGLE alone, before having some sort of EPIPHANY which allows space to ENCOUNTER God. A few weeks ago I wrote about the art of encounter and the need to look into the eyes of the person we are speaking with. This... Continue Reading →
Journey and destination
#544 As it is still #epiphanytide I was thinking about the #threekings and what it would have felt for them to have journeyed so far, and for so long to finally arrive...only to turn back! Whilst the main focus may well be in the destination, I wonder what they learned along the way, about themselves... Continue Reading →
Chalking the door
#530 #epiphany #chalkingthedoor #blessedchalk #christusmansionembenedicat #hospitality