The daily epiphanies

"An epiphany is any moment in time that leads us to a new insight about life in general."

Sr. Joan Chittister, "The Psalms"

So, The Epiphany is over, but An Epiphany can happen to us any day of the year, maybe even multiple times per day. During the visit of the Wise Men, we see smart people seeking something greater. We see grown men humbled before an infant. We see people giving gifts to someone they do not know personally, but somehow, admire. These can all be elements of our own little epiphanies, too. We are gifted with intelligence and education...and yet, we know, deep down, we don't have all the answers. We seek what we do not know or may never fully understand. We KNOW there is stuff we don't know and we seek the answers. We grownups instinctively are drawn to the beauty and innocence of a newborn baby. If there is one thing that can melt our hearts, it is the magnificence of new life. And, finally, deep inside, we have the desire to give and make others happy. This Christmas I found such a special joy in giving a small gift to someone I barely know...the young woman I see everyday at my favorite coffee stop. It was so fun to surprise her with a tiny token of my appreciation for her friendliness each day. So, our daily epiphanies mirror the great Epiphany of the Wise Men in Bethlehem. May we always continue to seek what we do not know, what we recognize is so much greater than us! Love, heidi