Sunday, Jan. 4, is the Epiphany of the Lord. Mass Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12. At Epiphany we follow the Magi in their journey of ...

When is Three Kings Day? Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, is celebrated by Roman Catholics on Jan. 6, as the culmination of the 12 days of Christmas. Although the birth of Jesus is celebrated on ...

Early Christian sources differ on how many Magi visited the infant Jesus, and whether they were kings at all. "The Magi Journeying" by James Tissot. Tradition has landed on three wise men for the ...

"Rise in splendor, your light has come!" "When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled." Isaiah and Matthew spoke about the same reality and opposing reactions from people who heard of it.