Feast of Epiphany Mass 2023

 

 

 O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:

Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen

 

In celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord, we celebrate the revelation that Jesus was born as the Son of God. Today’s gospel illustrates this revelation through the story of the three wise men who travelled to visit Jesus following his birth.

They embarked on a journey of faith, following the star of Bethlehem until they reached the manger where Jesus laid. They brought gifts that symbolised their revelation of his divinity: gold, which associated Jesus as a king. Frankincense, which was often used in worship, and symbolised the holiness of Jesus. And myrrh, a perfume used for embalming, which symbolised that Christ would one day die for our sins.

Today’s Mass was celebrated by Father Patrick.   The children were amazing!  They read their readings perfectly and sung the hymns beautifully.  We thank Father Patrick for coming into our school to celebrate with us.

Happy New Year to you all.