Epiphany is a celebration of
change, change where it really ought to happen. The three Kings or Wise man
stayed all the time with the star of Christ. It changed their lives so they
could find Jesus.
We live in a world where so
many people, instead of following their faith, they run the other way, looking
for something different, something new and unique. Had the three kings followed
a different star every night? No, because otherwise they would never be able to
find Christ. Upon arrival where Jesus was, they brought with them their gifts
of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Gold, to signify their loyalty and fidelity to
Christ, the prince of peace; Frankincense to symbolize our prayers and worship to
the Lord; and, the myrrh to represent the gift of our sufferings, our
forgiveness and sorrow when we share in the passion of Jesus.
However, what if our offerings
are empty because we haven’t been very faithful, or prayerful, or patient in
suffering and not changing our hearts? Then we still have Jesus Christ to offer
as our gift to the Father. In other words, though we might be poor in good
works because of our weaknesses, Jesus Christ will enrich us with Himself in
the EUCHARIST. Though we may be destitute as far as devotion is concerned,
Jesus Christ will supply what we lack.
We cannot be discouraged to
approach our Heavenly Father. He wants a change of hearts- our hearts to love
him and to love the persons around us. He is interested in our prayers and in
our problems. The Father does not care where or how far we came from. He wants
to send us on our daily journey like the three Kings – overjoyed at having
found his Son, Jesus Christ. Christ who ultimately is and who will be our Savior
all the days of our lives.
Happy Three Kings to everyone!
Happy Three Kings to everyone!
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