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Saint for the Day - January 6 - The Epiphany of
Our Lord
The word Epiphany means
"manifestation," and it has passed into general
acceptance throughout the universal Church, from the
fact that Jesus Christ manifested to the eyes of men
His divine mission on this day first of all, when a
miraculous star revealed His birth to the kings of
the East, who, in spite of the difficulties and
dangers of a long and tedious journey through
deserts and mountains almost impassable, hastened at
once to Bethlehem to adore Him and to offer Him
mystical presents, as to the Ding of kings, to the
God of heaven and earth, and to a Man withal feeble
and mortal. The second manifestation was when, going
out from the waters of the Jordan after having
received Baptism from the hands of St. John, the
Holy Ghost descended on Him in the visible form of a
dove, and a voice from heaven was heard, saying,
"This is My beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased."
The third manifestation was that of His divine
power, when at the marriage-feast of Cana He changed
the water into wine, at the sight whereof His
disciples believed in Him. The remembrance of these
three great events, concurring to the same end, the
Church has wished to celebrate in one and the same
festival.
Saint for the Day - The Epiphany of Our Lord
Read about the Saint for today - January 6 and spare a thought for family or friends who might suffering from ill health or are experiencing times of trouble.
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Daily Reflection
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Admire the almighty power of
this little Child, Who from His
cradle makes known His coming to
the shepherds and magi—to the
shepherds by means of His angel,
to the magi by a star in the
East. Admire the docility of
these kings. Jesus is born;
behold them at His feet? Let us
be little, let us hide
ourselves, and the divine
strength will be granted to us.
Let us be docile and quick in
following divine inspirations,
and we shall then become wise of
the wisdom of God, powerful in
His almighty power. |
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