Feast of The Epiphany

My dear friends in Christ,

Today we celebrate the Feast of The Epiphany. Often referred to as the 12th day of Christmas which commemorates how a star led the Magi, or the three kings or wise men, to the baby Jesus. It is also known as Three Kings Day, a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God in His Son as human in Jesus Christ. The word epiphany comes from the Greek word meaning “manifestation.” The feast also commemorates the visit of the Magi to the Christ child. Typically celebrated on January 6, or the closest Sunday to that date, the Feast of Epiphany allows us to truly comprehend what it means that God has brought His only Son into our world. The three Wise Men were the first people outside of the stable to come and pay homage to Jesus. They showered Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, herbs typically used for burial, possibly foreshadowing Jesus’ destiny. The Magi risked much but trusted God was leading them to something great. Their example teaches us that we should trust that God knows what is best for us and that His plan, no matter how unattainable things might seem on the journey, will lead us to where we need to be.

I want to thank Tony and Jimmy (Maintenance) and our Arts and Environment Ministry (Renee, Judy, Hermi, Kim and Suzy) for their work in preparing the Altar for the florist.

On behalf of the entire staff here at Corpus Christi, may you have a happy, healthy and holy New Year 2021!

May God bless you all,

Father John