On their journey to Bethlehem, the Magi encountered the newborn King and were forever changed through the process of receiving and revealing the light of Christ.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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The Epiphany of the Lord: Receive and reveal the light of Christ! Catholic Inspiration
Daily Mass: Our lives are guided by the Word and Light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
The prologue of John’s Gospel reveals Jesus Christ is the Word and Light that fills all with grace who believe and follow him.
Mass Readings – Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas (#204)
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St. Sylvester, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
Let’s look at the themes we find in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
- Jerusalem will rise up and be filled with light as the glory of the Lord shines upon her.
- The nations shall come to the holy city, bringing wealth and riches to praise God.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
- “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
- God will endow the king with justice, and the nations of the earth shall serve him.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
- The mystery of God’s revelation has been revealed through the apostles and those filled with the Holy Spirit.
- The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, in the promise of faith in Jesus Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
- The Magi, guided by a star, arrive in Jerusalem and inquire about the newborn king of the Jews.
- They are told to seek him in Bethlehem, and Herod requests that they inform him when he is found.
- The Magi find Jesus, offering him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but are warned in a dream not to return to Herod.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (Year ABC, #20)
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Christmas – May the light of Christ shine in our hearts!
As a tiny flame can grow to a blazing bonfire, the tiny baby born in Bethlehem becomes the light of the world. May our hearts be open to receive the light and love of Jesus Christ this Christmas so we can shine as his witnesses in the world. Merry Christmas, my friends!
Mass Readings – Vigil, Night, Dawn, and Day
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Daily Mass: Christ heals our sight. Catholic Inspiration
As Jesus heals the two blind men and restores their sight, we turn to Christ in our spiritual blindness that we might see clearly and respond directly to the Lord.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 1st Week of Advent (#179)
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St. Nicholas, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: Let the light of Christ shine in our lives! Catholic Inspiration
Jesus teaches the crowd that God’s light is meant to shine in our hearts and lives.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 25th Week of the Year (#449)
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St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), pray for us!
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Epiphany: The light that leads us to God. Catholic Inspiration
Guided by the light of the star, the Magi followed the marvels of the natural world to the supernatural glory of God revealed in the Christ child.
Mass Readings – Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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Study, Pray, Serve: The Epiphany of the Lord
Here are some of the themes that we discover in the Mass readings for the Epiphany of the Lord.
1st Reading – Isaiah 60:1-6
- The Lord shines over Jerusalem, as people draw near the glory of God.
- Praising God, people bring gifts and treasures into the city.
Psalm – 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
- “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.”
- God bestows blessings on the king and the people who cry out for help.
2nd Reading – Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6
- God has revealed the mystery of salvation to the present age.
- Through the Holy Spirit, the apostles and prophets proclaim that the Gentiles are coheirs in Jesus Christ.
Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12
- The magi arrive in Jerusalem from the east, seeking the newborn king of the Jews.
- Herod learns that the child will be born in Bethlehem and tells the magi to return and tell him the location.
- The magi follow the star, which brings them to the infant Jesus, and they offer their kingly gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Mass Readings – The Epiphany of the Lord (#20)
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Christmas
The birth of Jesus, the Light of the World, brings strength, hope, understanding, and joy to our lives. May we open our hearts to the Lord’s light and shine with his love! Merry Christmas!
Mass Readings – Christmas Mass at Night (#14)
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3rd Sunday of Advent: We testify to the light of Christ. Catholic Inspiration
John the Baptist testifies to the light, admitting that he is not the Christ, but rather comes to prepare the way of the Lord.
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of Advent (B, #8)
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