Dec. 4, 2022 | The Christmas Star

Perhaps the first story most people heard about astronomers was the Epiphany Gospel passage from St. Matthew telling the story of the magi who sought the Messiah via the source of the great star they saw in the sky. But what was the star? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty discusses the possibilities through faith and science with Deacon David Ludwikoski, director of the Benjamin Banneker Planetarium at the Community College of Baltimore County’s Catonsville Campus. Was it a host of angels? A conjunction of planets? Listen in Dec. 4 – and plan to see a planetarium show led by Deacon Ludwikoski at the planetarium Dec. 16.