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The Epiphany of the Lord
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Ephesians 3:2-3A, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
Summary
Epiphany comes from the Greek and it means
manifest
or
showing
.
The Magi represent the Gentile world.The readings emphasize an
invitation to all who seek a deeper meaning in life.
Reflection
What is it that you seek? I seek an opportunity to revisit a dark event
with hope. Recently I had
a difficult conversation
with my daughter. She was
hoping for a job; some-
thing she has been search-
ing for —for months. I
suggested that she might
like to say a little prayer
and ask for God’s help as
she goes through the
interview process and to
inspire the mind of her
potential employer to be
open to her. She told me
that she doesn’t pray. I
asked her about her belief
in God. She says she
believes in God alright,
but just does not pray. I
asked why. She told me of
the numerous things she