Sunday

3 Jan 2021

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Cycle B Click here for all content for this cycle Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Cycle B

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Isaiah 60:1-6  Jerusalem will one day be a beacon of prosperity and hope for all nations.

Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13  The rulers of every nation will serve the Lord of Israel.

Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6  Gentiles are coheirs, one body, and copartners in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 2:1-12  Wise seers from far-off lands come in search of the new king of the Jews.  
 

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of January

Liturgical themes and feasts

This year, we make space on our calendar for special feasts of Central and South America and the Caribbean observed by Catholic immigrants in this country. This segment contains three: the Black Christ of Esquipulas, Guatemala (15); Our Lady of Altagracia, protectress of the Dominican Republic (21); and Our Lady of Suyapa, patroness of Honduras (Feb. 3). These images may already be familiar, even if you didn’t know their names.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

The Epiphany is about the divine mysteries becoming known.

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Exploring the word

One shining season

The day for dismantling the Christmas tree was always the saddest day of winter vacation. Our spruce or pine, once a glorious symbol of the season, was gradually transfigured into a fire hazard as it dropped needles liberally on the carpet.

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Homily stories

A season of miracles

The year 1946 was a terrible one for my father. He and his brother closed their corner grocery stores and opened the fourth largest self-service supermarket on the north side of Chicago. Customers were slow to learn how to shop for themselves using carts, and keeping the shelves full meant that overhead was high.

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Homily stories

This little light of mine

At the end of a large airport concourse sits a man who, amidst his few belongings, sings, every day and all day. One of his favorite songs is the spiritual "This Little Light of Mine."

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Homily stories

My shining star

I caught myself responding to a compliment I’d received about an employee by saying, “Oh, yes, thank you, she’s my shining star.” Now, where on earth did I come up with that expression? I asked myself the minute the words came out of my mouth.

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Homily stories

A celebration of light

Friends of mine were stranded in Florida during one of the many hurricanes that cause so much destruction these days. They spent the storm in a hotel ballroom that was windowless and safe in the center of the building. Water and food had been stored.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

The celebration of the Epiphany of the Lord offers us a vision of justice and peace. We pray for the healing of all division and violence.

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Quotes

If we want to find Jesus, we have to overcome our fear of taking risks . . . . We need to take risks simply to meet a child.

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