Epiphany of the Lord
Matthew 2: 1-12
His Star
The magi come to Jerusalem asking for the newborn king of the Jews because they saw "his star at its rising." And it is the star that has guided them up to this point. The star will continue to lead them "to the place where the child" is.
In between, however, other people help guide the magi to the newborn king. They include religious leaders ("the chief priests and the scribes of the people"), the prophet of old, and even a cruel and manipulative king. Herod for sure does not intend to lead the magi to the newborn king for their good.
Isn't it amazing how God works through people?
How does God work in my life to draw me closer to God? Who have helped me find God? How do they do it?
Who have I led to an encounter with the Savior? In what way and circumstances has God worked through me to lead others to God?
"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father's only Son, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14)
This blog intends to provide readers an opportunity to be nourished by the Word of God. It invites readers to read, reflect and pray the Gospel passage that they will hear during the upcoming Sunday's Liturgy. With the commentaries provided, readers have the possibility of studying and meditating on the Word. Finally, readers are invited to share their reflections, thus creating an on-line lectio divina/faith sharing group, and so sustaining each other in the faith and the love for God's Word.
About Me
- Fr. Dominic Danh Tran, SDB
- I am a Salesian of Don Bosco
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