Commentary: Quoth the bulletin:
The feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ child, & thus Jesus' (sic) physical manifestation to the Gentiles as Son of God.Traditionally, Epiphany was celebrated on 6 January, but since the implementation of the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (my whole life & more), Epiphany has been celebrated on the Sunday following 1 January. The Christmastide isn't over, though, as Ordinary Time does not begin until the Monday after next, after next Sunday's feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Who doesn't love more Christmas?
Were today not the Epiphany, 4 January would be the memorial of Saint Elizabth Ann Seton† (1774-1821), foundress of the Sisters of Charity: Saint-link Unus & Saint-link Duo, Wikipedia-link Seton & Wikipedia-link Sisters.
Scripture of the Day
The Book of Isaiah, chapter sixty, verses one thru six;
Psalm Seventy-two, verses one & two, six & seven, ten thru thirteen;
The Epistle to the Ephesians, chapter three, verses two thru three(A), five & six;
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter two, verses one through twelve.
Merry Christmas!
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