The Christmas season is rapidly moving on with this week the Solemnity of the Epiphany on Sunday, however the Christmas season does not close here but with the feast of the baptism of the Lord next Sunday.



The word epiphany is a Greek word with a number of meanings, most commonly that of something, or someone, appearing of being revealed. The birth of Jesus is the start of his revelation to the Jewish nation, the entire world, and to us in our hearts, minds and souls. So how has, or does, Jesus reveal himself to you? At its simplest level perhaps Jesus was revealed to us in pictures and images, such the crib, also images in our homes of the Sacred Heart and the like, but more importantly Jesus desires us to experience him at a much deeper level. Though his words and actions in the gospels He reveals to us what we need to do to become more like Him and, God willing, to be one with Him and the Father, through the Holy Spirit, in eternity.

So perhaps take a moment to ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you ever more deeply; ask Him to help you to become not only like him, but to be one with him both in this earthly life and in eternity.

January is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, may the name of Jesus always be a source of inspiration and protection for you and those your love.

Be assured of my prayers for you all over the remaining Christmas period and always.

Fr Christopher