Christ the Savior Is Born - Love's Pure Light Beams from Thy Holy Face - Epiphany of Our Lord - January 4, 2026

Matthew 2:1-12Christmas isn’t over just yet! Matthew 2 shows how God’s love doesn’t stay hidden in Bethlehem. It shines outward, drawing unlikely visitors from far away and revealing very different reactions along the way.As the magi follow the star to Jesus, God’s saving love is revealed not just for Israel, but for the whole world. While Herod resists and the religious leaders remain indifferent, the outsiders rejoice and worship. Their joy reminds us that God’s love is for people who don’t seem to belong—and that includes us.In Christ, love’s pure light has shone for all, and it still shines today.