Nigeria, Jan. 4 -- Shikrot Mpwi - Sunday Synopsis

Fr. Justine John DYIKUK

Dear friends in Christ,

On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord and Day of Prayer for Justice and Peace, Year A (4 January 2026), I bring you greetings and God's blessings!

Theme: Celebrating Our Common Heritage

Introduction

Beloved in Christ, the Epiphany, or manifestation of Jesus to the world, is a miniature Christmas. The Magi represent humanity in following the Star of Bethlehem to identify the Lord, present him with gifts, and worship him as God. Epiphany from the Greek Epiphania means the visit of God to Earth. It reveals Christ as the Son of God and unites three key events in the life of Jesus: the adoration of the Magi, the baptism of Christ in t...