A Meditation for Epiphany

For centuries church calendars in the East and the West have agreed that there are twelve days of Christmas and they begin on Christmas Day and end on January 6. The twelve days of Christmas end with the Feast of Epiphany also called "The Adoration of the Magi" or "The Manifestation of God." Celebrated on January 6, it is known as the day of the Three Kings (or wise men/magi): Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. According to legend, these three kings saw, on the night when Christ was born, a bright star, followed it to Bethlehem and found there the Christ child and presented it with gold, frankincense and myrrh. January 6, the last day of Christmas, comes with its own traditions, rituals and symbols.

May this holy season be for each of us :

• A time of moving beyond what is reasonable
• And toward the star of wonder
• Moving beyond grasping tight to what we have
• To unclenching our hands and letting go
• Following the Light where it leads
• Moving beyond competition toward cooperation
• Seeing that all humans are sisters and brothers
• Moving beyond the anxiety of small concerns
• Towards the joys of justice and peace

May the transforming acceptance of Mary and Joseph, The imagination of the shepherds, And the persistence of the wise men Guide us as we seek the Truth, Always moving toward the Divine promise. Always aware God can be hidden in the frailest among us, Always open to the unexpected flash of Grace, To the showing forth of that Love that embraces us all.

Dear all, a small prayer to reflect and meditate on this feast day of Epiphany:

Dear Jesus, as You led the Three Kings to You by the light of a star, please draw us ever closer to You by the light of Faith. May your light shine our way. Help us to desire You as passionately as they did, to worship You, the Child of Mary, the Word of the Father, the King of Nations, the Saviour of mankind, to whom be. Give us the grace to overcome all the obstacles that keep us far from You. May we, like them, have something to give You when we appear before You. Mary, Our Mother, help us to know Your Son. Amen.

Prayer of Faithful for the Feast of Epiphany

For the prayer of faithful let our response be: Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the Mother Church, that as it enters into the New Year with new zeal and strength, let it spread her warmth and good news of the new born Jesus to all the people in this world. May Merciful Mary and Saviour Jesus, lead her all the way in peace and new strength. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray for those people who are stressed under work and studies. May Lord help them to stay calm and collected when they are faced with stressful situations. May they become strong and brave in times of crisis and may they depend on God and His strength to overcome any difficulties that come their way. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray for the all the people in this world, who are looking for a better job, expecting a raise in their salary, waiting for desired result in the examination, searching for a life partner and victory over particular weakness. May they show active faith in the name of Jesus Christ and may all their desires be made ready for them, through our mighty God, so that they possess their possession. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray for all the students, who left there countries in order to fulfill their loved ones dream, May this year fill their hearts with new hopes and promises for brighter tomorrow. May each day be blessed for them, may they achieve what they aspire and may all their dreams and wishes come true. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray for all of us, who gathered here to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, may we commemorate the revelation of Jesus to humanity through the visit of the 3 wise men from the East to Bethlehem. Let all of us pay homage and prostrate ourselves like them, and offer our gift of true Faith and Trust to the born saviour. May this New Year bring all of us more happiness and Joy through Him. Let us pray to the Lord.