The word “epiphany” from the Greek word epiphania, means appearance. The arrival of these visitors was a sign that the incarnation of God in Christ was made known and was recognized by the heavens to the whole world.
As we start the season of Advent, we hear a message on the Gift of the Spirit.
We observe Christ the King on the last Sunday after Pentecost, which is also the last Sunday of the Christian year and the Sunday before the new year begins with Advent. According to our Book of Worship traditionally Christ the King is set aside as a celebration of the coming reign of Jesus Christ and the completion of creation. We look forward to that coming day.