In
this season of Epiphany I am drawn to the question, “What is the light the life
of Jesus brought to the world?” This is the meaning of Epiphany, right? In the
Gospel narrative, the life of Jesus is not a big glorious and triumphant rise
to fame and fortune and power. Quite opposite, actually, his was a life of
humility, healing, and profound suffering.
He
was a friend of outcasts and a perceived threat by those who held the places of
influence and privilege. His teaching was of the
intimate relationship God desires with all of creation. The light of Jesus’
life was his unshakable bond with God and his hospitality extended to those who
desired the same. I often wonder how this life of Jesus is altered to promote
dominance and triumphalism in our culture and Christian history.
Fr. Richard
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