Advent zipped by and now Christmas is nearly finished. Today is the Epiphany (this is when the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem with their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh). If you have a nativity scene (outdoors or indoors), today is the day that three wise men can be in the same vicinity as the baby Jesus and the manger. I have just purchased my first outdoor nativity scene so next year I will be putting it up for the first time. My plan (after the dh builds a lean-to out of wood) is to set it up on the front yard (dh is talking about putting it up on the porch but I am not sure...). The three wise men will be at the opposite end of the area (although still in sight). The baby Jesus will not be in the scene until Christmas morning. The three wise men will begin their journey on Christmas (as that is when they saw the star) and will end their journey on the 6th of January. While this is not an original idea, it is one that I've embraced. I love that the nativity scene is not stagnate for the duration that it is displayed. It isn't as good as a living scene - but almost! Next year I will post photos of the journey so all can see.
In the meantime, we will begin preparing for Lent soon. The folks in RCIA this year are getting excited and asking lots of questions. They are very engaged. And they will be seeing the new Idaho Bishop (Peter Christenson) this spring in one of the rites. They are very excited about that.
So God bless you and your family - have a wonderful 2015 - enjoy the last days of Christmas - and then get ready for Lent!! Woohoo!! I love being Catholic.
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