After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. (Matthew 2:9-11 NABRE)
The magi--wise men from the east--were most likely neither kings nor magicians, but rather of a priestly caste. Passages from Isaiah (60:6) and Psalms (72:10, 15) have led to the interpretation that they were kings.* Even from his birth, Jesus Christ called to all people and his salvation is for everyone who seeks him out.
Today, on the Epiphany of the Lord, I will remember that God's salvation is meant for all people.
Saint Genevieve, patroness of those enduring disasters, pray for us.
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