Introduction –
This Sunday we enter the season of Epiphany, when the church celebrates God’s light breaking into the world. The scriptures for this day speak of a dawn that scatters shadows, a vision of justice and compassion, and a world drawn toward God’s radiance. They remind us that God’s grace in Christ is meant for all people, crossing boundaries we often assume are fixed.
We also remember seekers who followed a star, discovering that God’s presence can appear in unexpected places and through unexpected people. Their journey invites us to look for Christ’s light with the same openness and wonder.
As we gather, may we be attentive to the ways Christ still shines among us—guiding, surprising, and calling us to reflect his love in our community and beyond.
Introduction to this week’s readings
The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people. Like the light of the star that guided the magi to Jesus, the light of Christ reveals who we are: children of God who are claimed and washed in the waters of baptism. We are sent out to be beacons of the light of Christ, sharing the good news of God’s love to all people.
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