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Fr. Bob Hilz, TOR

Friars Corner: An Epiphany Home Blessing

Isaiah 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 This is the Eastern Church’s Christmas. In ancient times an Epiphany meant either the showing of a god or the solemn visit of a ruler, considered a god, to the cities of his realm. So the birth of Christ was truly the coming of...

Friars Corner: We bring Jesus our love instead of gold, frankincense and myrrh, to receive his joy

Friars Corner: We bring Jesus our love instead of gold, frankincense and myrrh, to receive his joy

Isaiah 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 This is the Eastern Church’s Christmas. In ancient times an Epiphany meant either the showing of a god or the solemn visit of a ruler, considered a god, to the cities of his realm. So the birth of Jesus Christ was truly the coming...