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Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org “Epiphany” is a Greek word that means “to show forth or manifest”. It celebrates the showing forth of Jesus not simply to Israel, but to the whole world as symbolized by these visitors from the east. The predominant meaning of this feast is that Jesus welcomes everyone. Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org We know from the scriptures that as the Magi neared their personal meeting with the Lord, they lost sight of the star. As a result they had to seek help from King Herod. Like the Magi, I may lose the “star” at different times in my life Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In the Epiphany story, Jesus is adored by Gentiles (the Magi) and they give homage to him. At the same time, he faces death from the leader of his own people, Herod, king of the Jews. Throughout Christ’s life from his birth to his death and Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today from Luke 10:38-42, we hear the story of Martha and Mary when Jesus came to visit them. Martha was burdened with much serving because she thought the most important thing she could do was to prepare a wonderful meal for Jesus. The problem was, Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   The story of the Magi is much cherished in the Christian tradition. The scriptures never tell us there were three, yet that has long been our tradition. The Magi could not have had a smooth trip. Travel in those times was difficult and dangerous with many thieves Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   It doesn’t seem, in reading the scriptures, that John the Baptist got a lot of direction for what he was supposed to do with his life. When the Messiah came, John wasn’t even sure if Jesus was the right one. Even his preaching was not earth Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   In our gospel today, Luke 2:16-21, Mary is reflecting on all the things that had happened to her. She finds out she is having a very special baby who is to be a king, but doesn’t know any more details than that. She has to travel Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   On New Year’s Day what comes to mind (after football of course) is the topic of of New Year’s resolutions. Studies have shown that New Year resolutions are not usually very effective. For one thing we make too many of them. Secondly we don’t think them through Read more