FAITH BOOK

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD January 5, 2025

Isaiah 60: 1-6; Psalm 72;
Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2: 1-12

Jude Siciliano, OP

Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.

From today’s Gospel reading:

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,
in the days of King Herod,
behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews?

Reflection:

The Magi were people on a quest, looking for more in their lives. If they had been satisfied with the way things were, they would have stayed put. Change began for them because God made the first move and showed them a light in their darkness. They didn’t have to follow that light, they could have chosen to stay put, satisfied with the status quo. But they picked up and began a journey that eventually took them to Christ.

So, we ask ourselves:

Am I hearing a call to a deeper and more personal relationship with Christ?
What steps do I need to take to begin to move in that direction?

Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010525.cfm

FAITH BOOK ARCHIVE:

(The latest are always listed first.)

• Baptism of the Lord •
• EPIPHANY •
• HOLY FAMILY •
• ADVENT IV •
• ADVENT III •
• ADVENT II •