Journal of Sacred Work

Days 350-351 No Room at the Inn

 Advent reflection shared by Liz Sorensen Wessel


Advent 2017

The meaning of Christmas can become obscured by commercialism and the whirlwind of activities that accompanies this season. We worry, about so much to  do and so little time. It can crowd out the mystery and beauty of love's unfolding. Quiet reflection reveals the deeper truths of Christmas and the relevance it holds in our lives today.

As Mary and Joseph traveled, they searched for a place to rest but there was no room at the inn. So they journeyed forth into the dark night and came to rest in a stable where  Jesus was born. Even though they were crowded out, Love found a way in.

James Finley offers a wonderful analogy between this Holy night long ago and contemporary times.  I invite you to pause for a few minutes from your busy day and listen to this incredibly beautiful Advent reflection. Discover the precious gift that awaits you.  


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6 responses to “Days 350-351 No Room at the Inn”

  1. Terry Chapman Avatar
    Terry Chapman

    Thanks for this authentically done reminder to “leave the busy inn and head to the stable or the quiet, which we all can find if we simply stop what we’re doing, and rest quietly for even a few minutes. God will find us or we will find God–always there, always present, always loving, and eternally smiling on our lives!

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    Jolyon

    James Finley, like Richard Rohr, has a simple way of getting to the truth of the words – the meanings.
    Like the circular focus in Liz’s artwork, the outside embellishes the inner. The truth is what is inside and flows outward.
    During Mr. Finley’s Advent Meditation I heard the cry of the child he talked about and also reflected “What Child is This?”
    This Child is God is Love.
    Child is God
    God is Love
    A cry in a manger…

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    erie chapman

    Your drawing and words are such wonderful Christmas cards, Liz. James Finley’s meditation is another fine gift – including his comment that we can learn how to deal with others by watching how Jesus did this. Blessings to you.

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  4. ~liz Wessel Avatar
    ~liz Wessel

    Beautifully expressed, Terry! thank you

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    ~liz Wessel

    Thanks for sharing your reflection on this Advent blessing, Joyon. I found James Finley’s meditation incredibly meaningful and I loved how he ended with his personal Christmas story and how precious; every child…

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    ~liz Wessel

    Thanks so much for the blessings, Erie and for your insight gleaned from James Finley’s Advent reflection. His entire message really touches my heart, especially in sharing it with others.

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