Between Christmas and Lent we find ourselves in season of discovery, the Sundays after the Epiphany. While we light candles to guide us through Advent, and fast and pray our way through Lent, we do not seem to observe this season in a way that sets it apart, and makes it special to us. I wonder why? Why do we let this time drift away from us - isn't it more than just a place holder between Christmas and Lent?
After all, this is the time during the year where we focus on the revelation that Jesus is the Son of God! Our lectionary readings tell us of the arrival (finally) of the Magi and then jumping ahead in his life, about Jesus' baptism - with the sign of the dove, and a voice from the clouds - "THIS IS MY SON"! Jesus tells us he is the "Son of Man", that the "Kingdom of God" has come near - that the "time is fulfilled". He teaches in the synagogue, casts out demons and proclaims the word of God. At the end of Epiphany, we are there with his disciples, witnessing his transfiguration. What an experience - this is Jesus' life!
So although there are no Epiphany cards or candles, this really should be a time of great celebration. The word is made flesh, and we are the better for it. Do not put the excitement and the joy of Christmas away just yet. Enjoy this time - let God in the form of Jesus be revealed to you.
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| The Epiphany |
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| The baptism of Jesus |
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| Distant view of Nazareth |
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