frcliffordhomilies

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 Synopsis of the Readings In the Gospel reading from Matthew, Jesus is baptised, and the Father declares him “my beloved Son,”anointing him with the Spirit. This reveals…

The word Epiphany comes from the Greek epiphaneia, meaning appearance or manifestation. On this feast, the Church celebrates not a single event, but a series of moments in which God…

Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6, Matthew 2:1-12 A Brief History of the Feast The Feast of the Epiphany originated in the Eastern Church in the third century, where it initially…

REVEAL CHRIST TO THE WORLD BY YOUR LIFE (Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72, Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6, Matt 2:1-12) The word Epiphany is from the Greek word epiphaneia, which implies “appearance”. The feast originated, and is still recognized in the…