LORD AND KING

The feast of Epiphany is a celebration of the manifestation of God in the form of human flesh through Jesus Christ his son. It is the visit day of the three wise men (Magi) Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior to the child Jesus a revelation of Christ as “Lord and King” by way  of offering of Gold,

frankincense and Myrrh.

Today's  reading invites us to discover the epiphany of our Lord in everyone and every event, everywhere. That we worship Jesus at mass with Gold of our love, the myrrh of humility and the frankincense of our adoration, by turning our lives in a new direction. 

Let us choose a better way of life, abstaining from proud and impure thoughts, evil habits and selfish behavior by becoming stars leading others to Jesus. That we may remove the darkness of the evil around us by radiating Jesus love in selfless service, unconditional forgiveness and compassionate care.

 Our country is gearing for the General elections and up and down humankind is faced with the challenge of whom to bank on in terms of governance. The country is hissing more than ever with the song of  ‘Tribe’. This is a sin that divides the human family, blots out the image of God among specific members of that family, and violates the fundamental human dignity of  those called to be children of the same father. 

Tribalism mocks the words of Jesus “treat others the way you would have them treat you.” Indeed tribalism is more than a disregard for the words of Jesus. It is a denial of the truth of the each human being revealed by the mystery of incarnation. Let us offer gifts to Jesus,  the gift of friendship with God in whole kindheartedly with devotion and friendship with others by leading them to Jesus through exemplary lives of Christian  charity in action.

Our gift of reconciliation with God by daily asking His pardon and forgiveness for our sins and giving unconditional forgiveness to our offenders, our gift of peace seeking God’s peace in our own lives through prayer, the sacramental life and daily  Meditation on the words of God. Today those Christians who practice their religion from selfish motives such as to gain political power, prestige or recognition by  society do not offer love, tears of joy and probably patience in relationship and marriage, they ignore Jesus teaching in their private lives.

 

We can remove or lessen, the darkness of evil around us by being if not like stars, at least like candles, radiating Jesus love by selfless service, unconditional forgiveness and compassionate care.

By HAYKER  - Liturgical Leader