The Discipleship of Epiphany and Theophany

 

The West Celebrates the Epiphany Visit of the Magi

By Bp. Joseph (Ancient Church of the West)

Blessed Epiphany and Theophany! 

May God give us wisdom and courage to continue our life-long search for the Christ Child, and repentance and strength to continuously receive the powerful transformation of the Holy Trinity in our lives that started at our Baptisms! 

Both of the stories of today are central to Orthodox discipleship, and should form an axis of humility, growths, and an Abraham-like journey of faith through our temporary worldly homes into the land of God’s promise, the Kingdom to Come, the Last Eschaton! 

May God help us to learn these lessons and to follow in simple obedience! 

Blessed Feast! 

The East Celebrates the Baptism of Our Lord in the Jordan