The Light of the World

Arise, shine, for your light has come, * and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.For behold, darkness covers the land; * deep gloom enshrouds the peoples.But over you the Lord will rise, * and his glory will appear upon you.Nations will stream to your light, * and kings to the brightness of your dawning.

Isaiah 60:1-3

January 6th is observed by Western Liturgical Churches as the Feast of the Epiphany. (Eastern Churches, such as the Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches, observe Christmas and Epiphany on different dates.) The word “epiphany” means to “manifest” or to “make known.” On the Fe...