Happy Three Kings!

"Nativity of the Homeless" scene, outside Christ Our Hope
Catholic Church on 2nd Ave in downtown Seattle.

As we celebrate the Solemnity of The Epiphany of Our Lord, we recall the journey of the three magi to the child Jesus. In the gospel reading from today's great feast, we learn a lot from the three wise men's journey.

They were persistent in their search for Jesus: "Where is the newborn King of the Jews?" they asked. Using King Herod's words, they searched "diligently" for the child. No matter where we are in our vocation to follow Christ, we must continue to search for Him in our lives.

Upon finding the child, they opened their treasures and offered them. We too are called to give of ourselves to Christ and offer up all that we have for his greater glory.

During the wise men's journey, they were also open to change after a warning not to return to King Herod. We too, must be open to the will of God in our lives.

Epiphany comes from a Greek verb meaning "to reveal." The events of the Epiphany are revelations of Christ to man.

What gift will be bring to the infant Christ? How can we experience Christ's revelations in our lives?