Yesterday was the traditional day where the Church celebrates the Epiphany, a day where the magi brought treasures to the baby Jesus, namely Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. These gifts were symbolic of the role of Jesus.
Why did the Magi bring gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh? (aleteia.org)The gold represents Christ’s kingship; frankincense, a sweet-smelling resin used in worship, his priesthood; and myrrh, an ointment used in burial, foreshadows his death.
These gifts represent the treasures brought to Jesus. But what of those treasures that we ourselves can gain because Jesus has made himself known to us? What gifts can we receive by looking at the gifts from the Church?
One of the greatest gifts comes from the Word of God. A couple of days ago I mentioned The Bible in a Year podcast as a way to encounter God's word. Another way to encounter God's word is to read the daily readings used at Mass each day. They can be found on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
