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Happy Epiphany of the Lord!
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This solemnity is a very joyous occasion. There is a lot to pick apart on this awesome solemnity. There is the Magi, the star and the epiphany. When we think of the epiphany, we think of this great divine truth revealed to these learned men. Sometimes we feel like we have an epiphany when a lightbulb goes off in our minds and we understand something once so complicated. This solemnity is something greater.
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The Magi could be compared to modern day scientists, and they were astronomers and astrologers, who carefully watched the sky. The Bible doesn’t mention how many they were but it is deduced that there were three wise men because they came with three gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh. The three gifts were a foreshadowing of Christ being a priest, prophet and king. The magi were originally from a Median tribe and the prophet Daniel uses the word to describe wise men who were astrologers who interpret dreams and messengers.
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The sudden appearance of a new and brilliant star suggested to the Magi the birth of an important person. Starting in August, 3BC, Jupiter rose in the east as a morning star and then combined its light with Venus. This started a series of six conjunctions in that year and the next: five with other planets and one with Regulus. At the end of 2 BC, Jupiter, which was brilliant and bright appeared to move west, toward Jerusalem, from the east.
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The Magi traveled anywhere between 1000 and 1200 miles to see this newborn infant, and they followed the prophecies of Daniel. They stepped out in faith journeying toward the North Star. They took a risk but it was a measured risk. They stepped out in faith to make this arduous journey, guided through their learnedness, their desire to seek the truth, and to make a discovery. They were also enlightened through the Holy Spirit. The Epiphany teaches us that we must step out in faith. During the Year of the Eucharist, we look to Christ in the Eucharist to be our North Star. In a world marked with ambiguity we see that Christ is constant. He is the same yesterday today and forever. May we look toward the Eucharist to continue to be our North Star in our Faith, and thus provide us with the means to guide others in their faith. Peace to you and your families.
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