Epiphany of the Lord

Dear Parishioners,

By now many have undecorated the Christmas trees and their homes and have returned to “normal” events in life; however, the Church is still within the Christmas-Epiphany Season. Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Aware of the significance of the blessed star and drawn by its distinctive light, the magi traveled from distant lands to reach Bethlehem. They are the first people outside the immediate area to come and greet the newborn king. Today’s liturgy celebrates the manifestation of God to the whole world, not only to Jerusalem.

It is hard to believe that we are in the new year of 2022. My prayer is that each day of this year, we experience God’s loving Presence in our lives. The monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Adoration begins at 1:00 P.M. and concludes with Benediction at 6:00 P.M. What a great gift we have in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Hopefully, for those who can, you will take this opportunity to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord this day.

Have a Blessed Epiphany Day and Happy New Year!