The Epiphany of Our Lord

by CCW | 6 January 2025 01:00

The collect for today, The Epiphany of Our Lord, or The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, from The Book of Common Prayer[1] (Canadian, 1962):

Julio Borrell i Pla, Epiphany[2]O GOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant, that we, who know thee now by faith, may be led onward through this earthly life, until we see the vision of thy heavenly glory; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Epistle: Ephesians 3:1-12[3]
The Gospel: St. Matthew 2:1-12[4]

Artwork: Julio Borrell i Pla, Epiphany, 1896. Oil on canvas, Museu Nacional D’art de Catalunya[5], Barcelona.

Endnotes:
  1. The Book of Common Prayer: https://prayerbook.ca/bcp-online/propers/#epiphany
  2. [Image]: https://christchurchwindsor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Borrell_Epiphany.jpg
  3. Ephesians 3:1-12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians%203:1-12&version=ESVUK
  4. St. Matthew 2:1-12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%202:1-12;&version=ESVUK;
  5. Museu Nacional D’art de Catalunya: https://www.museunacional.cat/en

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