Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
January 7, 2024
Saint Patrick Cathedral
Fort Worth, Texas
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6
Matthew 2:1-12
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. The Church’s liturgy offers us readings that convey the theme of light over darkness, revelation over discovery, and peace over war. All three of these themes are cast from the truth that God has entered human history by taking on human nature, purifying it of sin, and being born in Bethlehem in accord with the prophets and the Law.
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