Epiphany is the Greek word for "manifestation." On this feast day, "God is with us"--Emmanuel--is made manifest, shown, to the whole world with the witness of the Magi.
from The Deacon's Bench website:
--> “But this feast should remind us: we are all magi, no matter where we come from. Each of us bears a gift, and has something to offer. And we are all journeying toward an unknown place of promise, guided by a never-ending light.”
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Q: In the picture above, why is St. Francis of Assisi (center, at left) present at the manger?
A: St. Francis is credited with bringing the tradition of the "creche" or manger scene to our Catholic celebration of Christmas. Click here for more on the Nativity Scene tradition.
