Excellent work! The new calendar can be confusing, though sadly for most Catholics, myself included, it is the only one we know. When I used to attend an Ordinariate parish, they preserved the ancient celebration of Epiphany as a season, one of many traditions restored in its liturgy. This highlights how important Epiphany was for Catholics a long time ago, before Christmas became associated with Santa Claus.
Lovely reflection! God the Word became human in order to communicate himself to us; in order to reveal himself, so that we could come to know him, love him, and share in his divinity. The Epiphany, as well as the Baptism, are clear instances where Christ accomplishes that purpose; they are both also called “Theophanies,” meaning “manifestation of God” specifically.
My only nitpick is that the Baptism of the Lord is actually celebrated on the Monday after Epiphany this year because the calendar is weird when Christmas falls on a Monday and Lent starts in February. You’re correct that it would normally be the following Sunday though!
Thank you for the correction! The new liturgical calendar is very confusing to me, with all its moving feasts. I appreciate the clarification! God bless and happy feast!
Excellent work! The new calendar can be confusing, though sadly for most Catholics, myself included, it is the only one we know. When I used to attend an Ordinariate parish, they preserved the ancient celebration of Epiphany as a season, one of many traditions restored in its liturgy. This highlights how important Epiphany was for Catholics a long time ago, before Christmas became associated with Santa Claus.
AMEN! Spot on and lovely!!!!!!!
Lovely reflection! God the Word became human in order to communicate himself to us; in order to reveal himself, so that we could come to know him, love him, and share in his divinity. The Epiphany, as well as the Baptism, are clear instances where Christ accomplishes that purpose; they are both also called “Theophanies,” meaning “manifestation of God” specifically.
My only nitpick is that the Baptism of the Lord is actually celebrated on the Monday after Epiphany this year because the calendar is weird when Christmas falls on a Monday and Lent starts in February. You’re correct that it would normally be the following Sunday though!
Thank you for the correction! The new liturgical calendar is very confusing to me, with all its moving feasts. I appreciate the clarification! God bless and happy feast!