Our Lady Of Lourdes Podcast

Feast of the Epiphany | January 8, 2023 | Fr. Witold Kaczmarzyk Tomorrow is the end of the Christmas Season—the Baptism of the Lord, when Jesus Christ begins his ministry.—Fr. Witold Kaczmarzyk “You can leave your decorations up until February 2nd! This was the tradition before Vatican II, and I do it. You can do it as well.”—Fr. Witold Kaczmarzyk Gold: Means God is King Frankincense: God is the God Man sent to us here on earth to be worshiped “In Christian symbolism, frankincense can represent Christ's sacrifice.” Myrrh: An oil used in the preparation of death—used in embalming Two different responses of Christ’s arrival: King Herod: Terrified. Not sane. He was a puppet who was also afraid to lose his crown. He killed his wife and several children, and many years later, on his death bed, he ordered thousands of his best servants and ministers to be led into a stadium and slaughtered. He did so to ensure mourning upon his death. The Magi: Came to pay homage. They came with great rejoicing. Instead of