Epiphany

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Epiphany: A Deep Dive into the Feast of Revelations

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Discover the hidden meanings behind Epiphany celebrations and traditions in this comprehensive guide!

Epiphany, also known as the Feast of Epiphany, Three Kings Day, or Theophany, is a significant holiday in the Christian calendar that celebrates the manifestation of God in Jesus. It serves as a bridge between Christmas and Lent, symbolizing the revelation of Christ to the world. Many traditions and rituals surround Epiphany, from gift-giving to the symbolic representation of the Magi visiting baby Jesus.

One of the unique aspects of Epiphany is its reflection on God's manifestation in Jesus, emphasizing the divinity of Christ. The holiday is not just a one-day event but a season that holds deep spiritual meaning for believers. Through worship and reflection, individuals honor the revelation of God in human form.

The story of the Magi, as recorded in Matthew 2, plays a central role in the Epiphany narrative. Their journey to find and worship the newborn King symbolizes seeking and adoring Christ in our lives. Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of imitating the Magi in approaching the Christ Child, highlighting the values of humility, faith, and devotion.

Ultimately, Epiphany is a time for believers to contemplate the presence of God in their lives and to approach Him with adoration and reverence. It is a season filled with symbolism and rich traditions that remind Christians of the divine manifestation in Jesus, inviting them to deepen their faith and reflect on the significance of this holy feast.

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What is the Epiphany? Here's a quick guide (PBS NewsHour)

The holiday is also called the Feast of Epiphany, Three Kings Day and Theophany. Why is it known with different names? Some Western Christian churches know the ...

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Joy in the darkness: an Epiphany reflection | Anabaptist World (Anabaptist World)

We gathered in the dark for worship, sheltered by oaks and poplars in Mosquito Hollow. We were cozy as we huddled around the fire.

Epiphany is a celebration of God's manifestation in Jesus (Brunswick News)

Epiphany is a traditional feast day on the Christian church calendar, but for some, it's also a season unto itself bridging Christmas and Lent.

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The Lessons of Epiphany | Sarah Reardon (First Things)

At Christmas, we recognize that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. But at Epiphany, at least in T. S. Eliot's imagination, we recall that Christ brings devision ...

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100 Happy Epiphany Wishes and Greetings for Three Kings Day (jacksonprogress-argus)

The Epiphany represents many things to many people: The Magi (often known as the three kings) bestowing their gifts upon baby Jesus, and God revealing ...

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True worship and the Epiphany of the Lord (Catholic World Report)

This Solemnity is a celebration of the epiphaneia—the revelation and manifestation—of God in the form of a man, Jesus the Christ. Throughout the centuries, ...

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Gosswein: Epiphany — A star shines over you, too (Kearney Hub)

As recorded in Matthew 2, the day begins with turmoil in Israel's royal court of King Herod when certain foreign 'magi' came seeking a newborn monarch. Since ...

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Epiphany: Give Cash to the Homeless - The Reformed Journal Blog (Reformed Journal)

I know we cite plenty of reasons not to. What if the money is misused? Shouldn't we give to root causes? What if our helping actually hurts? (Kate Parsons ...

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Journeying with the Magi … and T. S. Eliot (Aleteia EN)

As we mark the Epiphany, I wanted to share with you one of the most helpful things I've read to understand the meaning and depth of this feast.

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The Epiphany is on Saturday: How is it celebrated and why does it ... (KTSM 9 News)

Christians around the world will mark the Epiphany on Jan. 6 with a series of celebrations that go from parades and gift-giving for children to the blessing ...

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How the Epiphany star should inspire our missionary mandate (Aleteia EN)

We are all challenged to be a "star" for others, guiding them closer to Jesus Christ. Our life should radiate with God's love.

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Pope at Epiphany Mass: Imitate the Magi to approach the Christ Child (Vatican News)

Pope Francis presides over Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, and recalls three ways that imitating the Three Kings may lead us closer to God.

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Pope Francis: The Epiphany Is an Invitation to Adore the Lord and ... (National Catholic Register)

The Holy Father called on the faithful to remain in God's presence and stay faithful to the Church.

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Pope Francis on Epiphany: 'Let us find God in flesh and bone, in the ... (America Magazine)

Below is the text of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany at St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 6, 2024. The Magi set out to seek the newborn ...

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Faithful must put Jesus, not ideology, in spotlight, pope says on ... (USCCB)

The faithful will find God, "not by basking in some elegant religious theory, but by setting out on a journey, seeking the signs of his presence in everyday ...

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Tarpon Springs Epiphany cross is retrieved under blue skies (Tampa Bay Times)

The Orthros service began at 8 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral followed by the Divine Liturgy. Around noon, clergy, parishioners in traditional ...

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Diebus Saltem Dominicis: Observance of Epiphany and of Holy ... (OnePeterFive)

In the Novus Ordo last Sunday was Holy Family, while in the Vetus it was Sunday in the Octave of Christmas. I'll take an element of Epiphany, such an important ...

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Epiphany Reflection with Canon Robin Gibbons | ICN (Independent Catholic News)

January 7th 2024I have just watched the annual Epiphany Mass in Köln Cathedral, a place where art, legend, and faith combine both in the vastness of this ...

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