I had an Epiphany!
Today is the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. We remember how the Magi (wise men) traveled far in order to meet up close and personal the messiah. Perhaps the greatest symbol that we can get from this narrative is the Star that led these magi to Jesus. I have read in a reflection that the star was used by God because this was something familiar and known to the magi. By using something familiar, the magi would recognize it and would therefore lead them to Jesus. In the same reflection, it revealed that up to the present time, God still uses the same concept- something familiar in order to lead us to him. This is great news for the likes of you and me. However, I have a slight problem with this message. I fail to recognize the "familiar" that God uses in order to call me and lead me to him. So what is the problem? I am constantly absorbed by the routines of daily living. I have tasks to tick off from my planner. I have lessons to prepare. I have papers to chec