The Epiphany of the Lord

This Sunday we celebrate Epiphany, the celebration of the Lord’s manifestation to all peoples, represented by the Magi, who came from the East to adore the new born King of the Jews. Matthew who recounts the event, tells us how the Magi arrived in Jerusalem following a star, seen at its rising and interpreted as a sign of the birth of a new king.Originally, this feast celebrated on the 6th of January, contained four great manifestations of Jesus, the Nativity of our Lord, the visit of the Magi, the Baptism of our Lord and the wedding at Cana. Today we celebrate the feast of the visit of the Magi in search of the newly born King and God revealing himself to the universe to all people. When they find him, they worship him and pay him homage offering him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. We have already encountered our king and God. This feast helps us to reflect on our lives. Are we truly living according to the gospel? Happy Sunday.