Today is the Feast of the Epiphany of our Lord. On this day we remember and celebrate the
visit by the magi. In this event, God
began to reveal the saving glory of Christ which is for all people.
Scripture:
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem
of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from
the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the
Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and
have come to worship him.” When Herod
the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and
assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them
where the Christ was to be born. They
told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
Then
Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the
star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search
diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I
too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their
way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them
until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the
star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they
saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then,
opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and
myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their
own country by another way. (Matthew 2:1-12)
Collect of the Day:
O God, by the leading of a star You made known
Your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles.
Lead us, who know You by faith, to enjoy in heaven the fullness of Your
divine presence; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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