Jan. 6, The Epiphany of the Lord

by Gerelyn Hollingsworth

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January 6, 2010

We celebrate a day that is made holy by three miracles: today the star led the Magi to the manger; today the water was turned into wine at the wedding feast; today Christ chose to be baptized by John in the Jordan, for our salvation. Alleluia.

--Antiphon for Vespers

iFeliz Dia de Reyes!

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