Epiphany of the Lord

Epiphanies come to us in all shapes and sizes.

Genealogies suggest a beautiful inevitability even amid political impossibility.

This story sounds like a video game.

The wise men remind us that stargazing always involves politics.

In Matthew, Jesus’ identity as king is the major source of conflict.

From the wise men to the wedding at Cana, joy comes from recognizing and affirming the good.

Why does Matthew insist on calling Jesus a king?

I am less like the Magi than some members of my church are.

If people can approach the faith without thinking they already know what it is, they might hear the good news for themselves.

I've always assumed that the revelation here is that Jews should let the gentiles into the community. But perhaps the revelation is at least as much the fact that the gentiles want to be included.

If all it took was a star to compel a person to Bethlehem, the Magi would arrive to see a multitude.