Prayer of the Day
Feast of the Epiphany
January 6th, 2015
The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem is a fascinating story shrouded in mystery. Matthew is the only Evangelist to write about the event. A ninth century Italian manuscript names the Magi as Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar but some biblical scholars think that there were more than three of them. All we are told by Matthew is that they came from the east because they saw a star rising. They may have been astrologers who had heard the prophesies of Daniel regarding the Messiah and connected the rising of a new star to the birth of the Messiah. God used their interest in astrology to lead them on a faith journey to Jesus. They kept their eyes fixed upon the star and their faith was rewarded with the sight of the newborn king. What is the star in my life that keeps me focused on God Alone? How often do I reflect on my faith journey?