On the Epiphany edition of Trending, Timmerie and Fr. Tim Grumbach talk about the Three Wise Men and their epic journey following the star to baby Jesus. 🌟👑
Here’s the gist:
🎁 The Magi Were Saints?!
Timmerie’s 4-year-old daughter is obsessed with the Three Wise Men (like, all-year-round-can’t-let-go-of-the-book obsessed). Turns out, the Magi are actually saints in Church tradition! And guess what? They weren’t just handing out random gifts: each one had a deep spiritual meaning:
Gold = Jesus as King
Frankincense = Jesus as God ✨
Myrrh = Jesus as the Sacrificial Lamb 🩸
(Yeah, myrrh is a burial spice. Talk about foreshadowing. 😳)
🌍 The Magi Were Outsiders!
Fr. Tim reminds us that the Magi weren’t Jewish: they were Gentiles who traveled from afar, symbolizing that Jesus came for all people, not just Israel. Epic, right?
The Real Gift? The Magi Themselves!
Fr. Tim explains: beyond the fancy gifts, the greatest gift the Magi gave was themselves. They showed up, bowed down, and offered their hearts.
💡 Epiphany Used to Be Christmas?
Fun fact! 🎉 For the first few centuries, Christmas and Epiphany were celebrated together with Christ’s birth, the visit of the Magi, His baptism, and the Wedding at Cana: all rolled into one mega-feast!
🌠 Chasing Stars & New Year’s Resolutions
Father gives us with a New Year’s pep talk:
The Wise Men followed a star: it seemed crazy but led them to Jesus. ⭐
Our resolutions? Think of them like the Magi’s gifts: offering sacrifices to Christ, no matter how small.
Giving up sweets? Skipping Netflix? 🍿 Offer that little sacrifice to Jesus as your personal gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
🗓️ Takeaway?
🎯 Chase Jesus like the Magi. Give Him your best. Even if it’s just the last piece of chocolate you really wanted. 🍫
Happy Epiphany, Merry Christmas, and a Blessed New Year!
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