What a beautiful reminder. As we celebrate today’s feast, the Epiphany of the Lord, we are reminded by the readings that God does not favour one above another. He is fair, and his love is more than enough for everybody.
Epiphany is the manifestation of Christ to the gentiles, as represented by the Magi or three wise men. The second reading emphasizes this.
that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body,
and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel
and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel
The Jews were referred to as the chosen people. Non-Jews were referred to as Gentiles. That is why Jesus says that he came for the Jews and Gentiles, he came for all, and his promise is for all who accept him
The gospel shows that the Magi, who were Gentiles, did not get to Jesus easily. They were just guided by the star, and it took them a while before they got to Jesus. What is important is they knew what they were looking for, and they acted upon it. Tayo rin ganun. Hindi madali ang paghahanap sa Diyos, hindi madali ang pagdadaanan natin para sundin sya, pero this should not stop us. In looking for God and living a life for God, we should be motivated and assured that God came for all, no matter who you are and what you do, and the promise is for all who believe in Him.
God bless!
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