The Epiphany of the Lord

Happy New Year! On this Epiphany Sunday we celebrate the journey of the Magi, who bore gifts for the Jesus, the new born king. This trip was possible because they belived that a star would lead them to this Savior. The star of Bethlehem plays a prominent role in the prayers for today. But the meaning is less about what shines up in the night sky than what sheds its light in our hearts: the star of justice and the light of faith. We pray that we may behold God's glory, for the guiding light that we follow today is not a star to the house in Bethlehem, but the heavenly light that will lead us to our eternal home. The journey for us is not across the Mesopotamian desert, but through a life filled with faith and love. Let us take our gifts of faith, hope and love to the Lord and to one another.