This is Black History Month. Be sure to look at our Parish Calendar for some interesting facts on Black History. Did you know that the first African slaves arrived in Jamestown in 1619? That makes this the 400th anniversary of their arrival.
On Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Let’s all work to keep his dream of a much better world alive. As we all know he preached non-violence. Let us pray for an end to all violence.
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. In our first reading the Prophet Isaiah foresees that wonderful day. “Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance.” He goes on to foresee what we have in our Gospel. “Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the Lord.”
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect a little on last year and then to look ahead to this year. How can I be a better person, is the question to ask? Only you have the answer.