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Christmas has come at just the right time this year. What better time than now to think of the beautiful story of Mary, Joseph, the Angels, and Jesus. The angels singing, the shepherds in amazement and the humble precious life come to the world to bring a great light. The story always brings me a thrill when I enter into its splendor and grace. And even putting up greenery, candles and fairly lights, making time for celebration, even in a humble way, and sending loved ones gifts, takes us in the direction of remembering that life is more than this moment. There was another moment in time when the birth of a baby changed everything.
“Mama, do you like being sad or happy the best? I like it when you are happy!”
My dearest friend and daughter has such a perfectly timed surprise for all of us. I can’t wait to share about it today with all of you. Sarah has joined me to tell you all about what is ahead that I know itwill encourage your heart. Here is a message from her:
“Don’t we all yearn for life to be centered and beautiful, with space for peace every day? To find that peace and hush is a bit of a battle, especially these days. But Advent, with its light and calm is just around the corner, and friends, I am so glad.
If ever there was a dark year when we need the hope and yearning and in-breaking light of the Advent season, it's this one.
I've deeply wanted to do something special for Advent this year, so (drumroll please), I've decided to host a little Advent Retreat. Friends, I am so excited and you are so warmly invited!⠀
Join me for a space of poetry, reflection, quiet prayer and deep wonder as we enter the Advent season in this wild and wondrous pandemic year.
I'll be reflecting on four Advent themes; yearning, annunciation, preparation, and joy. Through poetry, story, and originally-composed Advent blessings, I'll consider how we can enter the hush and holiness of this season, allowing it to transform and renew even our most ordinary of moments.
In addition to the actual event, all participants will receive a booklet with Scripture, prayers, quotes, and guided questions for further reflection, a resource to bring beauty and calm when you have a moment of quiet.
It's been a dark year, friends, but join me in setting aside time to welcome the light that is always breaking into our darkness!”
You can find everything about the retreat on the event page HERE. I will also be doing my annual daily Instagram reading of an Advent poem, starting with the first day of Advent, so I would love for you to join me for that as well. You can find me on Instagram @sarahwanders, and always at my website (where you can sign up for my newsletter) at sarahclarkson.com.
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