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One of the beautiful traditions of the Church is announcing the Feasts and Fasts of the year on the Feast of Epiphany. We would have read this at Mass this evening, but due to the cancellation because of the weather, we’ll just share it here.
“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2, “He has brought down the mighty from their thrones.” Luke 2:52 // The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ![]()
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The Feast of the Epiphany (or “The Feast of Theophany”) occurs after the 12 days of Christmas. Historically, the night before Epiphany (“Twelfth Night”) and the day of Epiphany are times of celebrations, bonfires (often burning old Christmas trees and wreaths), and house blessings. The word ‘Epiphany’ means ‘the manifestation of God to man.” The Feast of the Epiphany commemorates two specific moments of this revelation in the life of Jesus: The adoration of the Magi and the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan river. In the coming of the wise men (traditionally believed to be wise kings named Caspar, Balthazar and Melchior) the rulers of the Gentiles offered gifts, tribute, and worship to the revealed Savior of Israel. In this act, ancient prophecies were fulfilled that kings and nations would serve the Messianic king. Christ was further revealed in Trinitarian glory at his baptism, where the Holy Spirit descended in the bodily form of a dove and the Father in Heaven was heard to say, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Epiphany begins a season that culminates in Quinquagesima Sunday (the Sunday before Lent), which in many traditions commemorates Christ’s Transfiguration. In this profound moment, Christ’s divine glory was revealed and the Father announced once again, “This is my beloved Son, hear him.”![]()
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O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.![]()
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 UPDATE- Out of an abundance of caution, our Sunday worship will be online only tomorrow. Please join us on Zoom for Morning Prayer and a sermon at 10 am. The link can be found on our website (staugustineskc.org/) and will be emailed out along with the bulletin for the service.![]()
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Please stay in and stay safe during this winter storm.