Epiphany ~ Being a Light to Others ~ by Cathy Woodson

We are called to be the goodness of the Lord, a light for those walking in darkness...we are the light of Christ. We meet Christ in the Word and in Eucharist. We are given a message through the Word.

Just as the Kings started in search, we too are sometimes searching and others are searching for the love of Christ. The Kings, carrying gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, followed the light of a star, which led them to God's love. The gifts symbolized security in God's love (gold), the living sacrifice (frankincense) and the death and resurrection (myrrh). We are called to bear witness just as the Kings. After experiencing and meeting Christ, the Kings were different than before; they returned to their country of origin bearing witness and filled with the light of Christ.

As we meet Christ, we become different people and a light to others. When we seek Christ, we know we are the light and goodness of Christ that can unite the world in love, peace and respect for all. Thanks be to God for the good news of the Feast of the Epiphany!


~ January 6, 2008, Epiphany of the Lord ~