Happy Epiphany!!

The end of another Christmas and our entry into Ordinary time is both sad and exhilarating for me as we leave Christmas behind and put our best foot forward into a new Church year. Epiphany is at once a reminder of Jesus' belonging to the whole world but especially to those of Jewish faith. The fact that these Eastern kings journey to Bethlehem, the house of David, to find and worship the new king of Jews is a reminder that our salvation was revealed through the light and foundation of Judaism. Christ is not only King of Jews but He is also born in Bethlehem which literally means "The house of Bread". His subsequent discourses on His Body and Blood being true food from heaven can find an echo in the truth of this towns name. I also want to share a song that I have heard quite a few times over the last few weeks,"My Christmas Prayer," as sung by Bebe Winan and Rob Thomas is a beautiful reminder of all our prayers and hope for the coming year. Check out the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKzjaieItH8

                                                      God bless you and yours this new year,
                                                                               Nina