Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
The English poet T.S. Eliot – a high Anglican, with strong Catholic sympathies – wrote numerous religious works (including the life of Saint Thomas Becket in his Murder in the Cathedral). He also has a poem on the Journey of the Magi, told in contemporary language, giving some insight, in a few words of verse,[…]
Today the Magi gaze in deep wonder at what they see: heaven on earth, earth in heaven, man in God, God in man, one whom the whole universe cannot contain now enclosed in a tiny body. As they look, they believe and do not question, as their symbolic gifts bear witness: incense for God, gold[…]
In the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, three groups are called to our attention: the shepherds, the Magi and the court of King Herod. Each had its peculiar reaction to the birth of Jesus. The shepherds represent a simple faith; they heard and they believed, and they acted. The Magi, as the wise men[…]
The Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel (Eph. 3:6). Our celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany completes our commemoration of the Mystery of the Incarnation which Christmas commemorates. In keeping with an ancient tradition of the Church, you have[…]
