The Search for the Lord and the Revelation of the Lord

Gospel Thoughts

*Christmas Season : C Cycle*

*Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 2:1-12*

*FIRST READING Is 60:1-6*

*SECOND READING - Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6*

*The Search for the Lord and the Revelation of the Lord*

*1) The search for the Lord*

The Gospel begins with the search for the new born King

*Where is the newborn king of the Jews?* Was the question of the Magi and they went in search of the new born King. 

It is very important to search for the King who has born into this World

*2) Various Groups who searched for new Born King*

First of all the *Three Magi* started to search for the new born King. In spite of all difficulties, finally they were able to find the new born King 

Secondly the *King Herod* started to search for the new born king. 

Herod used different means to find out the new born King. Ultimately he came to know the place of the birth of the new born King but could not identify the New born King 

Thirdly the *Soldiers* At the order of King Herod they went in search of the new born King. 

But they could not identify the new born King. Instead they found around 25 children whom they massacred. 

Fourthly the *Shepherds* They were also in search of the new King. Since they were good at heart, they found the new born king within no time

*3) Finding of the New born King*

Among various categories of people, Magi and the shepherds were able to identify the new born King

King Herod and his soldiers were not able to identify the new born King

So it is very clear the search also should accompany the good intention of the search. Only then our search becomes fruitful 

*4) The Revelation on the Part of King*

On the one side there is a search for the new born King. 

But on the other side there is  also the self revelation of the King, whom they were searching 

The self revelation of the King was experienced only  by those who had the genuine intention. 

Magi and shepherds had good intention. So Jesus himself revealed them. 

King Herod and His soldiers didn't have good intention. Therefore Jesus didn't reveal himself to them and they were also not able to find out the new born Christ. 

*5) The Self revelation of the Lord*

Today we celebrate epiphany, which means trying to know the self manifestation of Jesus 

Today the same Lord manifests Himself in various persons and through various events. 

The self manifestation of Jesus is a continuous process. It does not stop with three Magi. 

If so, am I able to recognise the self manifestation of the Lord in my Life?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*