The Epiphany takes its name from the Greek epiphania, which denotes the visit of a god to earth. The first idea of the feast is the manifestation of Christ as the Son of God.
Today we celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, this is when we remember both the visit of the wise men and the baptism of Jesus when he was about 30 and started teaching people about God. The feast of Epiphany is celebrated 12 days after Christmas, it means “revelation” because the two events mentioned are both important to the revelation of Jesus as who he was meant to be.
The Feast of Epiphany is widely celebrated in the world particularly the Catholics and Orthodox Christians. In line with the celebration, our parish, Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu , will distribute blessed chalk and salt with holy water after every mass today. It is better to bring your own clean bottle so you can get a holy water.
Using the chalk, a combination must be written in every door or opening of the house: 20+C+M+B+18. This is a reminder that the wise men visited Jesus. Most importantly, this is done to protect the house for the next whole year. The salt on the other hand will be scattered on the corners of the house to keep the bad spirits away. These acts must be done along with a prayer.
Camille Cabal
EIC, Website Team, Media Ministry
Camille embodies a soul of a writer that’s why even though how many times she tried turning away from it, she finds herself not only coming back but also loving it. Camille finished her Bachelor’s degree major in Communication in Trinity University of Asia. She is now working as a freelance copywriter. Her desire to explore a new world is her reason for joining Media and Public Information Ministry. Being with MPIM for years taught her how passionate she can get. She believes that the best way to get things done is to put your heart into whatever you do.
