1Peter5, Maike Hickson: As a token of our gratitude for all the prayers and Masses said for our recent situation of ill health and need, my husband, Dr. Robert Hickson and I wish to present to our most generous readers at OnePeterFive the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Epiphany
Give Thanks for That ‘Star’ That Led You to Jesus
Like the Wise Men we all have a star or stars whose holy brilliance and leadership gave us the Faith and showed us the road to salvation. For most of us it was a person, parents usually. For others, it … Continue reading
Blessing of the Home on the Feast of the Epiphany
Priest: Peace be to this house. All: And to all who dwell herein Priest: From the east came the Magi to Bethlehem to adore the Lord; and opening their treasures they offered precious gifts: gold for the great King, incense … Continue reading
January 6, So Much to Celebrate
What a wonderful day we have in the Church’s calendar tomorrow! It is the feast of the Epiphany, which means “manifestation.” It is the day the Baby Jesus was first worshiped by the Gentiles in the persons of the Magi: … Continue reading
Homily of Saint John Chrysostom for Epiphany
When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying: Where is that is born king of the Jews. For we have seen his star in the east, and are come … Continue reading
The Baptism of Jesus (30)
Jesus was baptized when He was thirty years old and about to begin His public life. A special feast of the Baptism of Jesus is kept on the octave of the Epiphany, January 13.
The Epiphany (1 A.D.)
This was the showing of Our Lord as a Child to the Gentile Kings. The Epiphany occurred twelve days after the birth of Jesus. The English call it Twelfth Night. It is one of the most important feasts in the … Continue reading