Celebrate the Epiphany, A Reminder of the Lord's Call to the Gentiles, Our Predecessors in the Faith

   How I love Rubens' vision of the Adoration of the Magi. Look at the elderly king kissing the baby's

little foot, while the infant has his hand on the king's head as if in blessing. And Mary, dressed like a queen supports her tiny Son as she will throughout His childhood. May God teach us the humility of this truly wise man who kneels at the foot of the infant Messiah in adoration. 

Sunday Meditation: Will You Be a Star or a Roadblock?

At Mass this morning, Father challenged us to be "stars" to those in our lives who are seeking the truth. People look to many "stars" in the world: rock stars, sports stars, TV and movie stars. But how many seek the only stars that really matter: those who lead us to the light and the truth.

The Three Kings dropped everything to follow the star and it was no small feat. We don't know how far they came, but scripture certainly gives the impression it was a great distance. St. Jean Vianney tells us they left everything, faced the ridicule of their own peers, and willingly accepted the challenges of the journey.