For the month of December, the Head of School’s Blog will be a series of reflections on the meaning of Christmas. All reflections have been composed by the Head of School in previous years during the Christmas season. It is my sincere hope that these reflections will bring tidings of comfort and joy to you and your loved ones throughout the month of December.
One star,
Rising in the moonlit sky.
Hovering, beckoning,
A shining beacon…
Sending a signal to all
Three Magi…
Not confident kings
Merely scared explorers,
A daring venture…
To seek new wisdom
Far away from home,
Lost, disconnected, stranded
No comfort, no hope, no end in sight
Endless evenings stretching before them…
Endless days alone
Their journey harsh,
Their fears manifested at every turn,
Continuing to take the forks in the roads
No guidance sans a shining star…
And the feeling in their souls
The three travel far
Following the sparkling orb
Which leads them to
Emmanuel…
And God is with them forevermore
Embrace journeys,
Take roads not taken,
Accept loss, stumble and fall,
Fear neither the endless night nor the star lit sky…
Emmanuel is with you
HE is in you, in us
Feel Emmanuel in the hearts
Of all those encountered on the journey of your life
Their hearts touch yours with HIS love…
At Christmas, see HIM in everyone’s eyes.
Continue to seek HIM always…
In the hearts of all…
While HIS star shines…
You are never alone
Originally written in 2009.