The Gospel of Matthew - Chapter 2 Part 1
In this episode, Father Michael Garcia discusses the story of the Magi, who were astrologers from the east who followed a star to Bethlehem to worship the newborn Jesus. Father Michael explains the significance of the Magi's visit and how it points to Jesus' identity as the Messiah.
Notes
- The Magi were astrologers from the east who followed a star to Bethlehem to worship the newborn Jesus. When they arrived, they found Jesus and his parents, Mary and Joseph, living in a house. They presented Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- The Magi's gifts had a symbolic meaning. Gold was a symbol of Jesus' royalty, frankincense was a symbol of his divinity, and myrrh was a symbol of his humanity and his eventual death.
- The Magi's visit was a sign that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah. It also showed that Jesus was accepted by people from all over the world, not just the Jewish people.
- The Magi's story is a reminder that Jesus is a gift to all people, regardless of their background or beliefs. We can all learn from the Magi's example by following Jesus and worshiping him as our Lord and Savior.
- The Magi were astrologers, which means they studied the stars and planets to try to predict the future.
- The star that the Magi followed was probably a comet or a supernova