Episode Transcript
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Dear friends in Christ.
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Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord,
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the revelation of Jesus
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as the Light of the world.
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The Gospel tells the story of the Magi,
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wise men from the East.
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They came seeking king of Jews,
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and what they found was not a king in a palace,
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but God in humility,
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a child wrapped in love.
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They were not part of God’s chosen people,
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but they were among the first to worship Jesus,
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showing that He came for everyone,
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not just a few.
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The Magi’s journey was long and uncertain,
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but they were guided by hope and faith.
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They remind us that God reveals Himself
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to those who seek Him with open hearts.
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They brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh,
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symbolising Christ's kingship,
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divinity, and saving death.
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But more important than what they brought,
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was what they received,
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the joy of encountering God.
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Their gifts remind us to offer Christ
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not just treasures,
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but our very lives.
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This Gospel is not just about a past event.
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It speaks to us today.
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Like the Magi, we are all on a journey of faith,
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searching for meaning, hope, and truth.
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God still places 'stars' in our lives,
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like moments, people,
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and signs that point us to Christ.
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The question is,
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are we paying attention?
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Let us ask to ourselves,
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can I be the star that leads others to Christ?
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Am I ready to give myself to God?
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Are we willing to let His light guide us,
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even when the path is difficult?
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Let us follow the example of the wise men,
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to seek Jesus,
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to offer Him our best,
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and to return 'by another road'.
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Meaning to live changed lives
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after encountering Him.
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May Child Jesus bless us!
