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Day 1 – Receive the Light of Christ – An Epiphany Novena for the Discerning Heart – Discerning Hearts Podcast
Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 00:03:00
Publish Date: 2025-12-26 18:02:18
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Day One

Receive the Light of Christ

Scripture

“Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”
Isaiah 60:1

Reflection

Epiphany comes from the Greek word meaning manifestation or appearing. It proclaims the making known of who Jesus Christ is for the salvation of the world.

From the beginning, Christ is known within Israel by those who receive God’s revelation. Mary receives the word of the angel. Joseph obeys the message entrusted to him. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, names the child as her Lord. Simeon and Anna recognize Him in the Temple.

Epiphany does not replace these moments. It extends them.

In Epiphany, Christ is manifested beyond Israel to the nations. The Magi come from afar. They do not belong to the people who received the promises, yet God draws them by a light placed before them. They follow that light without yet knowing where it will lead.

Their journey reveals something essential about the spiritual life. God does not wait for complete understanding before drawing a soul forward. Grace moves first. Understanding follows later. To seek sincerely is already to respond to God’s invitation.

This day of prayer invites us to receive the light of Christ as it is given, trusting that God is already at work and will lead each step in His time.

Grace Intention

Today I ask for the grace to receive the light of Christ with trust and openness, even when the way forward is not yet clear.

Prayer

O Lord Jesus Christ,
Light revealed for all nations,
You were first made known within Your own people
and then manifested to the nations.

Send forth Your Holy Spirit upon my heart,
that I may receive the light You place before me
with faith and humility.

Free me from fear and the need for certainty,
and strengthen my desire to seek You faithfully.

Lead me in the truth You reveal,
that my life may be shaped by Your presence
and ordered toward the will of the Father.

Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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