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The Epiphany of the Lord

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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, a word that means
"manifestation". On this day, in Matthew's Gospel (Matthew 2: 1-12),
the Lord manifested himself to visitors. Some called them astrologers
or kings, and others, Magi. This beautiful passage reveals that Jesus,
the Son of God, has not just come for the favored Israelites but for
any and all who come to know him through faith. 

While many of you may not be Catholic or even Christian, I believe
that without proselytizing and trying to convert others to our faith,
our call is to manifest God/ Jesus to others. Whether working with
immigrants, human trafficking, helping the food deprived, providing
shelter for the homeless, and all the other things we do, can people
see God in us? I remember learning years ago the difference between a
disciple and an apostle. Jesus had 70 disciples but chose 12 of them
to be apostles. Disciples are followers of Jesus. Apostles are sent
forth to proclaim his presence in the world. Are you a disciple? I
suspect so. But, are we apostles? Maybe not so much. 

So, on this feast day, I hope people can see God through us and that
we are the manifestation of God's presence in a world, particularly
during the pandemic, that has been turned upside down. 

Merry "little Christmas." Enjoy the day. This year sense that you are
being sent by God to bring his love, peace, and joy to all we serve
through Catholic Charities.  

Fr. John Enzler is the President and CEO of Catholic Charities in the
Archdiocese of Washington for the last decade. 

 

 




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