FATHER OPEN MY EYES TO SEE AND FOLLOW THE STAR OF MY DESTINY

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD (SOLEMNITY)
(Readings for Mass: Is 60: 1-6/ Ps 72: 1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13/Eph 3: 2-3a. 5-6/ Mt 2: 1-12)

READ: Matthew 2:1-12
Key Scripture: After listening to the king they left, and once again the star they saw when it rose led them until it stopped above the place where the child was. When they saw the star they shouted joyfully (Matthew 2:9-10).

THOUGHTS
What is the star of your journey? That is the journey of your spirit. You can call it dream or aspiration or vision. We are all in search of it. We are using the symbolism of the three wise men to build this reflection. They saw the star and followed it, until they reached its destination. There were times the star disappeared but they didn’t give up, or turn back. There are times the cloud will hide your star and it will seem like you have been wasting your efforts. You might even feel so lonely in the pursuit of your dream. Remember to take refuge in God. He alone has the master plan for your life. Never follow short cuts. Do things right and keep going towards your star. Don’t give up on yourself. Trust God and move on. You might need to climb mountains, cross seas, tread on deserts, and push through thick forests before you meet your star. But dare the journey. Your star might lead you far away from where you are. Be just ready to follow the direction of your star.