EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 24 MIN
Three Kings Walk Into Bethlehem (Not a Joke Setup) | January 4, 2026
from Living Catholic with Father Don Wolf · host Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
In this episode, we trace Christmas beyond the manger to Epiphany, where the Magi reveal a Messiah meant for every nation and not just one people. From creation’s scope to early Church debates, we show why inclusion is baked into the Gospel and how to watch for God in nature and culture.• Epiphany as culmination of Christmas • Gift giving rooted in the Magi’s homage • Creation narratives showing God for all nations • Prophetic vision of peoples streaming to God • Tension of chosen status and universal mission • Natural revelation guiding the Magi by a star • Early Church debates on Gentile inclusion • Reading God’s work in science and the cosmos • Seekers moving while insiders hesitate • Call to openness, pilgrimage, and welcome************Father Don Wolf is a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Living Catholic also broadcasts on Oklahoma Catholic Radio several times per week, with new episodes airing every Sunday.
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In this episode, we trace Christmas beyond the manger to Epiphany, where the Magi reveal a Messiah meant for every nation and not just one people. From creation’s scope to early Church debates, we show why inclusion is baked into the Gospel and how to watch for God in nature and culture. • Epiphany as culmination of Christmas • Gift giving rooted in the Magi’s homage • Creation narratives showing God for all nations • Prophetic vision of peoples streaming to God • Ten...
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Three Kings Walk Into Bethlehem (Not a Joke Setup) | January 4, 2026
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