Tag: Feast of the Epiphany

The Gospel of Matthew (readings of the day) puts it in the form of three-act tragedy: search, disillusionment and discovery (Mt. 2: 1-12).

The Magi perhaps “were expecting a powerful and prodigious Messiah,” but instead they found a baby and “met God in poverty”

From endless consumerism to “nonstop media controversies” ... everything “seems to tell us: ‘Don’t overthink things. Let go and enjoy life.”

The full text of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2023

Pope Francis said the Magi are models of “a courageous faith” that is unafraid to challenge the sinister logic of power“

"Let's go home thinking peace, peace, peace. We need peace," said the pope

The next time you decorate your home with a Belen in preparation for Christmas, I suggest you make up your mind what to put in it

Deeply reflect upon this: in our desire to rationalize our “blamelessness,” we are at the same time losing our sense of mercy and forgiveness

The area lies about a kilometer from the Qasr al-Yahud baptism site in the Israeli-occupied West Bank

Pope Francis said it is “particularly necessary” for everyone “to devote more time to worship” especially during trying times