Epiphany of the Lord - Solemnity
WORLD CHILDHOOD
Idea
light Christ is the light that illuminates the path of humanity.
Introduction Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany, the "manifestation" of
Lord Jesus Christ to all peoples of the earth, the Latin tradition identifies
with the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem. Christ is the goal of humanity's journey
always in search of salvation. This truth must lead
also our steps toward him with the certainty of meeting him and the desire to worship
. Like the Magi in our hearts we find the courage to make this trip
and offer the Lord our most precious gifts.
rios characters is their first
determination:
saw a sign in the sky, followed him, have come
to Jerusalem,
have questioned the political, civil and religious
time, continued
to Bethlehem.
a long and difficult route, which leads to an outcome
nothing for granted: there is a child waiting for
with his mother in a humble home. Yet
without delay, they "fell down and worshiped him
, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts
gold, frankincense and myrrh."
No matter who we are and where we
, no matter what are the roads that lead us
encounter with Christ: if we recognize it,
our lives changed forever.
But not redirected,
not change by magic. The gestures of the Magi
are telling and indicate
attitudes characteristic of a life renewed by the encounter with God
humility, love and giving. Even more telling is that
"
other way" to which they returned to their country
, which represents the change of direction
of those who accept the gospel. If you want further proof of the authenticity of our
transformation, we question our heart to see if
also experienced the "great joy",
proved that the Magi to see the star
.
Prayer
The experience of men, come from the East to worship the King of the Jews,
(Source: Hook, spiritual aids Pro Sanctitate)
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