Epiphany of the Lord
The Epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day, celebrates the arrival of the magi to pay Jesus homage. The magi represent people from all the ends of the world, so today we commemorate Jesus’ coming for all of the world. It is a celebration of Jesus being revealed as the son of God for all of humanity.
“Today the Magi gaze in deep wonder at what they see: heaven on earth, earth in heaven, man in God, God in man, one whom the whole universe cannot contain now enclosed in a tiny body. As they look, they believe and do not question, as their symbolic gifts bear witness: incense for God, gold for a king, myrrh for one who is to die.” -St. Peter Chrysologus