Along the Journey with the Magi: Reflections on Epiphany and the Pursuit of Truth

Unless otherwise indicated, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany on January 6th, a feast rooted in the Gospel of Matthew's account of the Magi from the East. 1 Tradition holds that these three travelers were astrologers, seekers of truth who interpreted celestial signs and followed a star to Jerusalem. Their journey culminated in a profound moment of homage to the Christ Child, whom they recognized as King, God, and Man, as reflected in the symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.