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From the East Most likely from Media or Persia. Could have been as short as 500 but if they came for Persia it was probably around 1000. Camel’s can travel 25 miles a day with a heavy load. That would be pushing it but with 25 miles a day it would have taken around 40 days. If they had to go by foot…

When Christ is our preeminent focus, the rest of life becomes better.

Most Protestants aren’t familiar with Tobit, but it foreshadows the gospel in some surprising ways.

If Magi were so despised by the culture and condemned by the Scripture, why did Matthew place them at the presence of Christ, God’s Son? In fact, this is not the only scandalous story he told. Let's look at the provocative message of Matthew's Magi story.

The Christmas story is about journeys. We know this to be true. It starts with Mary and Joseph heading to Bethlehem. The Magi come and journey for probably up to 2 years to see the Christ. Yet, if I am honest this is where I see things essentially stopping. The Christmas journey is over. Christmas ends…

The Magi help us to learn how to deal with disappointment in life. Let us look for Christ and be open to His Divine intervention.

The record of the Magi is more than a story about THEM & THERE; It calls us to true worship HERE & NOW that transforms us!

Fr. Austin Titus delivers a homily for the Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2020.

Seeing how God's ways are not our ways through the birth of Christ.

Magi? Who Are These Wise Guys? The Priests of Zoroastrianism Astrologers and Philosophers Students of Ancient Texts Seekers of Truth Advisors to the King of Babylon Worshipers of Jesus Carriers of 3 Important Gifts The Magi or “Wise Guys” Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of…

1. The Gift of Christmas Past: Frankincense 2. The Gift of Christmas Present: Gold 3. The Gift of Christams Future: Myrrh

Unwrapping the Christmas Story.

Matthew 2:1-15 It is said that wise men still seek Him. Like the wise men before us who followed the light of the star, let us also follow the the light of God's Word and trust it to guide us into proper paths. Paths that will take us on a journey unlike any other, and whose end will be both rewarding and fulfilling.

At a time of celebration, perhaps you’re experiencing changes that are challenging your faith. The good news is that this is the season where we're reminded of God's unwavering love, promise, and miracle. It is the one that manifest joy to the world. You wonder how?, GOD CAN BECAUSE GOD IS!

v.1: The Bible doesn't tell us who these wise men were, or where they came from. There has been much speculation, but the only thing we know is that they came from the east. Most likely Arabia or Persia. They were magi, not kings. By NT times, the term loosely covered a wide variety of men interested…

Taken for Granted There are so many things we take for granted this time of year. Thanksgiving, we take for granted that there will be turkeys in frozen food section of the grocery store. Agee’s couldn’t get turkeys for months from their supplier b/c there was shortage. How dare they! We should sue somebody…

Let us consider three responses to the birth of Jesus.

Understanding the Magi

There is a story my mother tells occasionally about me when I was just a few weeks old. My father’s family was from Georgia, and he and Mom were taking me there to meet the family. We didn’t have much money then, and we certainly didn’t have a car, so the only option for transportation was something…

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and…

Seeing the star pointing to Jesus creates urgency in us when we understand that it points to the One who saves our lives.