
Oh, We Need a Little Kolędy — Even If Not This Very Minute
Why should American priests use the post-Christmas ordinary time to visit the homes of their parishioners?
Why should American priests use the post-Christmas ordinary time to visit the homes of their parishioners?
The ‘Noveritis,’ which solemnly proclaims the dates of various movable feasts in the Church calendar, is increasingly being heard at Epiphany Mass in parishes around the world.
SCRIPTURES & ART: Because the ‘Three Kings’ have traditionally represented all the nations, this week’s painting retells the ‘epiphany’ of Christ to three nations: Poland, Lithuania and Russia.
The journey of the magi would have been laid out according to well-known travel and trade routes already long-established.
“The frozen way those people trod / It led towards the Mother of God”
An epiphany is God revealed to us.
Epiphanytide is the perfect time for us to absorb the message of Christ’s coming and to bring his light to others.
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi — also known as the Three Wise Men or Three Kings — who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus shortly after his birth.
Candlemas is still observed with public, Christmas-esque celebrations throughout the world, including in Peru, Puerto Rico, France, and Belgium.
"The light shines in the darkness, a darkness which was not able to overcome it." –John 1:5
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