epiphany 2018

Opening Prayer: Father of light, unchanging God, today you reveal to men of faith the resplendent fact of the Word made flesh.  Your light is strong, Your love is near; draw us beyond the limits which this world imposes, to the life where Your Spirit makes all life complete.  We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ~The New Saint Joseph Sunday Missal

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12

Journal: Put yourself in the place of the Magi today.  What do you see?  What do you hear?  What captures your heart?  What treasures will you offer to Jesus?

Reflection:

     epiphany

i am here

follow the star

and you will find me

search the obscure

and hidden places

and you will come upon me

look into the eyes

of the broken and lowly

and you will discover my presence

i am here

in every conversation

you have today

in every joy and every sorrow

you will experience

in every circumstance

you will face

in every challenge

you will confront

don't ever forget

i am here

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Father, you revealed your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star.

Lead us to your glory in heaven by the light of faith.  We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen. ~The New Saint Joseph Sunday Missal