January 7 - 8, 2012
Dear Cathedral Community,
Today, we joyfully welcome our Apostolic Administrator, Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, SLD, as he presides for us at the 10:30 AM Sunday liturgy. We continue to pray for his ministry in our Archdiocese.
Today we celebrate the great Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. In His manifestation to the whole world, Christ reveals his love and hope to all peoples in every place and time. We are ably represented by the Magi who brought symbolic gifts to the Savior: Gold for His Kingship; Incense for His Divinity and Myrrh for His death and carrying our His Father’s will.
In a society that moves about so freely to many places, let us keep in mind that all of our journeys begin and end in Christ Jesus. Whatever paths we may choose in this life, there is but one destination which is the Kingdom of God for which we are destined through our Baptism. We travel together in the church. As fellow travelers following the light of Christ, let us not leave anyone behind. All are invited to the Feast.
The Magi must have looked a bit odd to the folks in Jesus home town. They spoke different languages, looked differently, possibly represented a variety of skin colors. Their common goal, however, was to follow the light to Christ. They helped one another as must we help one another in seeking Christ each day. There may be persons or experiences like King Herod who would distract us from our intention, but prayer and sacraments keep us focused.
This year, due to the arrangement of the overall calendar, the Feast of the Baptism comes quickly, that is to say, TOMORROW, Monday, January 9. Let us renew our Baptismal call to follow Christ the light, and bring others to that same saving Light.
As Jesus begins his public life in his Baptism in the Jordan, let us renew our own Baptism promises, and follow Him with a lively faith.
A reminder that we have a number of Mass Intention opportunities available. Contact Diana at the parish office.
Sincerely yours in the Lord made manifest,
Father Noah
