Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord

Here are some key themes for the readings of the Epiphany of the Lord.

1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6

• Amid the darkness of the world, the light shines upon the people.
• God is the source of this light, and by it we see the Lord’s glory.

Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13

• “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
• God is the source of justice, and the Lord will rescue the poor and have pity on the lowly.

2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6

• Jesus Christ is God’s revelation to the world.
• This revelation is now universal – for both Jews and Gentiles alike.

Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12

• The Magi travel to Jerusalem and ask, “Where is the newborn king?”
• King Herod calls the Magi secretly and sends them to Bethlehem to find him.
• The Magi follow the star and greet the infant Jesus with joy.

Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord

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