In the fourth meditation of our Advent series, Fr. Eric Nicolai invites us to accompany the Magi on their long, hope-filled journey to Bethlehem. Attentive to the mysterious star and guided through moments of clarity and darkness, the wise men reveal what it means to seek Christ with perseverance, humility, and faith. Through art, Sacred Scripture, and the Magi’s lived experience, Fr. Eric shares how God guides each of us—sometimes through brilliance, sometimes through obscurity—toward the manger.

Listen now to reflect on:
• How to follow God’s light even when it seems distant or obscured.
• What the Magi teach us about discernment, perseverance, and trust.
• How darkness, confusion, and uncertainty can still draw us closer to God.
• The unity of shepherds and the Magi before the Child in the manger.
• How the Magi teach us to forgive, to trust, and to keep moving toward God.

Download our free Advent devotional, Journey to the Manger, for guided prayer with the writings of St. Josemaria and questions for deeper reflection to accompany our Advent podcast series.

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