Friday after Epiphany

We are coming to the end of this week after the Epiphany. Of course, in many places, like Europe, the Epiphany is celebrated on its normal day, January 6. On the Epiphany, we see the magi following the star and finding the Christ child. In turn, they offered their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. These gifts were closely tied with our Lord who is priest, prophet and king. The entrance antiphon from the psalmist says, "The Lord is a light in darkness to the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and just" (111:4). That is why the opening prayer for our Mass acknowledges that the Father made known the birth of the Savior by the light of the star. We pray that He will continue to guide us with His light. As we prepare to close this Christmas Season, may the light of Christ continue to burn brightly in our lives and may we radiate that light to our brothers and sisters. Have a blessed day!!!