Epiphany Year A

A gift for all people

Reading I: Isaiah 60:1-6 (glory of the new Zion)
Reading II: Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 (commission to preach God’s plan)
Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 (the visit of the magi)

Key Passage: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, “Where is the Child: who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” (Matthew 2:1–2)

Adult: The Magi were strangers from another land. How do you welcome immigrants and strangers in the name of Christ?
Child: What could you do to be like a star and lead someone to know about Jesus?
(from: PastoralPlanning.com)