A Christmas Blessing 

As 2022 and the school year draws to a close, we reflect upon the happenings and events of the year just gone. 

For all of us we wonder where the time has gone! It seems that every month, week, day is completely full and at times, overwhelming, until we find ourselves here and Christmas just around the corner. 

And as we look forward to all that lies ahead, my hope is that you remember this:   

  A Christmas Blessing  

Whenever we gaze into a crib this Christmas season  

May new hope and joy flood our spirit  

Whenever we watch babies and young children playing  

May a new energy delight our hearts  

Whenever we are tantalized by the aroma of a bbq  

May we unwind, relax and enjoy time off  

Whenever the crush of family and friends overwhelms us  

May the hospitality of our hearts expand  

Whenever we provide a meal or bed over the holidays 

May we experience love and appreciation  

Whenever we put our feet up for leisure  

May the humble presence of the Incarnate One companion us  

Whenever we feel our distance from each other around the world  

May the Christ child draw us into unity.  

(from Act, Love, Walk – Praying in the Josephite Spirit, 2012) 

With every blessing for a happy and holy Christmas and a fruitful 2023.