We’re into the new year and it’s well worth remembering that Christmas doesn’t end on Boxing Day as everyone looks to move on rather too quickly.
Canon Christopher Thomas concludes our series of six Advent and Christmas reflections by looking at what is revealed to us at the great Feast of the Epiphany – namely God incarnate as Jesus Christ, dwelling among us.
Of course the magi – the wise men – come into focus but also the star that leads the way: “In its shining – the star calls to all people ‘Here is your king – the child to save you from your sins’.”
Let’s celebrate that “He is God with us, He is the light of the world” and bear in mind that the Christmas season continues for a full 40 days – right up to the ‘Presentation of Jesus at the Temple’.