Devotion:
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Read Matthew 2:1-12.
The Magi/Wise Men hoped a leader would arise that would make the world a better place. I believe their inward desire for truth and a deep desire for peace moved them to follow the Star. For them the appearance of the star was God announcing to the world something great and historic was happening. They made their plans, gathered supplies for their caravan, and started the long journey to Judea.
Peace is something we should all seek. Not just peace from war or with others but peace in our hearts and peace with God. When the wise men finally arrived in Bethlehem, they presented Jesus with gifts of Gold from the ancient mines of Persia, Frankincense from the balsam trees of Arabia and Myrrh from the rare trees of the East. As they gave gifts to the prince of peace and worshipped Him, they discovered the peace they were looking for.
Personal Worship Option:
Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
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