Sunday, January 7, 2024

Sunday, January 7, 2024: (Epiphany of the Lord)
Jesus said: “My people, you are celebrating My Epiphany when the Three Kings brought Me their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.  This was  their way of adoring their Savior as they followed My star.  They represent the Gentiles who would later be led by St. Paul.  The Magi were led to Bethlehem when they heard the prophecy from Micah  5:1-2. ‘But you Bethlehem-Ephratha too small to be among the clans of Juda, from you shall come forth for Me one who is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is from of old, from ancient times. (Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time when she who is to give birth has borne, and the rest of his brethren shall return to the children of Israel.)  King Herod told the Magi to find the child and let him know where I am.  But the Magi were told in a dream not to go back to Herod, so they returned to their country by another way.  Rejoice in My birth as I will offer every soul an opportunity to be saved by My death and Resurrection.”