Christmas Doesn't End Until You Visit the Epiphany of the Lord Church in Texas
Despite what the secular world says, Christmas is NOT over!
Isn't it wonderful?
While the birth of Jesus is a HUGE reason to celebrate, we have a grand feast day on the horizon, in which we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior of the world: The Epiphany of the Lord.
Traditionally celebrated on January 6th (or the closest Sunday in many countries), the Epiphany of the Lord marks the moment when Jesus was revealed to the world beyond Israel. The Feast Day primarily commemorates the visit of the Magi, who followed the star to Bethlehem and brought with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
How does one celebrate this important day?
Aside from going to mass, we recommend visiting the aptly-named Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish in Galveston, Texas:
Established in 1981, Epiphany of the Lord may be younger than many of our destinations, but what it lacks in age, it makes up for with its beautiful church and vibrant community.
At the heart of the Epiphany of the Lord is the sanctuary itself, which features dramatic high-beamed ceilings, a pipe organ, and intricate stained glass.
(Trust us, you will want to look closely at the stained glass, which features the Epiphanies of the Old and New Testaments, plus the Crucifixion and Risen Christ.)
Depending on when you visit, you may get to partake in one of the community's many events, which range from craft fairs to international festivals to worship nights and special feast day celebrations.
Mass at Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic Parish is held Monday through Wednesday at 9 a.m., Thursday at 8:30 a.m., Friday at 9 a.m., Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m.
In addition to mass, Epiphany also offers Eucharistic Adoration (Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and confession (Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
To learn more about Epiphany of Our Lord, please visit their website.