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Epiphany

Epiphany (according to Merrium-Webster) 1.         January 6 observed as a church festival in commemoration of the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles or in the Eastern Church in commemoration of the baptism of Christ 2.         An appearance or manifestation especially of a divine being 3.         A (1): a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something     (2): an intuitive grasp of reality through something (such as an event) usually simple and striking     (3): an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure   B: a revealing scene or moment   This morning we attended our regular 10 am Mass at our home parish, St. Patrick’s in Hutto where we celebrated the feast of the Epiphany. This is known to many as “three kings day”, or the day the star led the three wise men to baby Jesus. Our pastor is on a well-deserved vacay, so presiding over Mass was visiting priest Fr. Charles McMillin (