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GETTING STARTED
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God’s manifestation to save all
History
The Feast of the Epiphany
Remnant TV | TIME: 2:30
Remnant TV’s new series, “Catholic Heroes and Holy Days”, kicks off with the Feast of the Epiphany — the manifestation of Christ, not just to the three kings, but to the whole world.
Liturgy
What is the Epiphany?
Concordia Publishing House | TIME: 2:04
Whereas Lutherans, for the most part, follow the same cycle of Lectionary readings as Catholics, they and other denominations which use the Revised Common Lectionary do not refer to the Sundays following Epiphany up until the beginning of Lent (February 26, 2020) as “Sundays of Ordinary Time” like Catholics. Instead, they refer to “Sundays after the Epiphany.”
Rev. James Kubicki, S.J.
From 2003-2017 Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, has served as US director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network – Apostleship of Prayer. He currently serves as the president of St. Francis Mission on the Rosebud Reservation in western South Dakota.
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ISA 60:1-6
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Hope for the returning exiles
Bible Study
Israel’s exile is a picture of humanity’s exile
Bible Project TIME: 5:10
Exile is one of the core, yet often overlooked, themes underlying the entire Biblical storyline. In this video, we’ll see how Israel’s exile to Babylon is a picture of all humanity’s exile from Eden. As you might guess, Jesus is the one to open the way back home.
Faith
Quakers and the Light that guides them
QuakerSpeak | TIME: 6:42
Light of God, Light of Christ, and Light within, are related phrases commonly used within the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) as “the real presence of Christ” within, which of course is a phrase which Catholics use for the Eucharist. As the light shines in the darkness upon them, they walk by the light—just as the magi followed the light shining from the star.
Judaism
Teachings from the Tanakh – Isaiah 60:1-6
KNXT Catholic TV | TIME: 6:42
A Jewish understanding of and perspective on the First Reading at Sunday Mass can be quite enlightening. Lise Rosenthal from Temple Beth Israel, Fresno comments on the First Reading (Isaiah 60: 1-6) for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
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PS 72
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Lord, every nation on earth will adore you
Music
Lord, Every Nation on Earth Shall Adore You
John Michael Talbot | TIME: 4:14
John Michael Talbot is a Roman Catholic singer, songwriter, guitarist, author, television presenter and founder of a monastic community known as the Brothers and Sisters of Charity.
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EPH 3:2-3, 5-6
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Paul’s mission to the Gentiles
Bible Study
Bishop Barron on St. Paul and the Mission of the Church
Bishop Robert Barron | TIME: 8:51
Bishop Barron looks at Paul’s universal message of Christ and how it relates to us today. Our faith is not a privatized matter. It must be presented to the whole world with confidence and non-violence.
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MT 2:1-12
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The journey all seekers must take
Literature & Art
Epiphany – Adoration of the Magi in Art
Literart Channel | TIME: 2:29
A creative video presentation showcasing sacred paintings of the Epiphany.
Current Events
How a Modern Day Epiphany Takes Place — Papal Visit
Jeff Cavins | TIME: 2:35
Jeff Cavins explains how—just as the Magi were drawn to Christ—people from around the world are drawn to the gospel when we live it authentically. He talks about the recent visit of Pope Francis to the United States, and how that attracted the world’s attention.
Current Events
The eight most powerful moments of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States
ROME REPORTS in English | TIME: 5:46
Watch this video after watching Jeff Cavin’s introduction to Epiphany (above).
Bible Study
The Wise Men in Search of the King
The Mass Readings Explained | TIME: 8:00
In this video, which is an excerpt from The Mass Readings Explained for the Epiphany of the Lord, Dr. Pitre discusses the background to the wise men as found in the Gospel of Matthew 2, what the wise men were in pursuit of, and part of why they were headed to Bethlehem specifically.
Bible Study
Were There Magi at Jesus’ Birth?
Catholic Answers | TIME: 2:41
Luke and Matthew’s gospels seem to contradict each other on whether or not the magi came to Jesus’ birth. Trent Horn breaks down the story of the magi and explains why this isn’t a reason to discredit the gospels.
Bible Study
The Meaning of the Gifts of the Magi
The Religion Teacher | TIME: 5:22
Why did the three wise men (magi) give Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh? What is the significance of this story in the Gospels? The song, We Three Kings, describes the meaning of each gift, but is it correct?
History
How to Understand the Three Wise Men, Frankincense & Myrrh
Smithsonian Channel | TIME: 3:20
The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings, as well as clues to their origins and symbolism.
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