Las Posadas is a tradition celebrated in the days before
Christmas in Spanish-speaking countries.
Posada literally means ‘lodging’ or ‘inn.’ Las Posadas then is the
re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey as they go house to house looking for
a place for Mary to give birth to Jesus.
They are turned back a number of times before finally they find room at
the inn. It is all about making space
for God. Las Posadas celebrations happen
each year in Mexico, Spain, and other Spanish-speaking countries.
The last few days I have been carrying out my own little Las
Posadas. Rather than innkeepers, it is
the pages of my calendar that have been turning away the Holy Family. ‘How about today?’ God seems to ask. “Could
you find time for me today? Could you
slow down, read something spiritual or pray?
No? How about tomorrow then? If
not then, what about Tuesday or Wednesday?” Each day, my calendar and to-do
list shuts the door and says—“No room at the inn.”
I believe in the love and persistence of God. I do trust that God will continue knocking at
the door, offering the peace and perspective I crave. I hope I find ‘posadas’
for the Holy One soon. Christmas is coming!
No comments:
Post a Comment