The Epiphany of the Lord

Here are the readings for January 3, 2010, the Epiphany of the Lord.

Isaiah 60: 1-6
Psalm 72: 1-2, 7-8, 10-13
Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6
Matthew 2: 1-12

(The Epiphany 1320-25 by Giotto DiBondone, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City)
The theme for this Sunday's dismissal and catechetical session is "Christ, the Light of All Nations".

• The magi were led by a star to the place of Jesus' birth.  Who or what are the 'stars' in your faith journey?
• Christ is the light of the world. In what ways has he illuminated your times of darkness?