Liturgical Information
Solemnity of Epiphany (ABC)
Liturgical Color: White [Note: "On more solemn days, sacred vestments may be used that are festive, that is, more precious, even if not of the color of the day.
Gold or silver colored vestments may be worn on more solemn occasions in the dioceses of the United States of America." GIRM #346]
Themes & Motives: universality, revelation, glory, wisdom
Introit:
The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power. (See Mal 3:1; I Chr 19:12)
Opening Prayer:
Father,
you revealed your Son to the nations
by the guidance of a star.
Lead us to your glory in heaven
by the light of faith.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lectionary Readingsr:
- Isaiah 60:1-6 [And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. /v.1]
- Psalm 72:1-2 / 7-8 / 10-11 / 12-13 [R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. /Ps 72:11]
- Ephesians 3:2-3,5-6 [The Gentiles are fellow-heirs and fellow-members of the body. /v.6]
- Gospel Verse: Mt 2:2 [We have seen his star in the east, and have come to adore the Lord.]
See CNP's Gospel Verses for the Christmas Cycle CNP Catalog #3050
- Matthew 2:1-12 [And they fell down and worshiped Him. /v.11]
See CNP's Book of Sung Gospels -Third Edition CNP Catalog #3012-3
Offertory Antiphon: **
The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts; the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute.
All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him.
Verses of Psalm 72 or Psalm 96 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
Prayer over the Gifts:
Lord,
accept the offerings of your Church,
not gold, frankincense and myrhh,
but the sacrifice and food they symbolize:
Jesus Christ, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
Preface for Epiphany: [Christ the Light of the Nations]
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.
Today you revealed in Christ your eternal plan of salvation
and showed him as the light of all peoples.
Now that his glory has shone among us
you have renewed humanity in his immortal image.
Now with angels and archangels,
and the whole company of heaven,
we sing the unending hymn of your praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord...
Communion Antiphon:
We have seen his star in the east, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord. (See Mt 2:2)
Prayer after Communion:
Father,
guide us with your light.
Help us to recognize Christ in this eucharist
and welcome him with love,
for he is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
Solemn Blessing:
God has called you out of darkness,
into his wonderful light.
May you experience his kindness and blessings,
and be strong in faith, in hope, and in love. Amen.
Because you are followers of Christ,
who appeared on this day as a light shining in darkness,
may he make you a light to all your sisters and brothers. Amen.
The wise men followed the star,
and found Christ who is light from light.
May you too find the Lord
when your pilgrimage is ended. Amen.
** An official, approved English translation of the Offertory Antiphon has never been published.
The offertory antiphon used here is cited in Latin in the Graduale Romanum.
The English is from the New American Bible, a Scripture translation approved for liturgical use in the United States.
The English translation of the Introit, Opening Prayer, Psalm Refrain, Gospel Verse, Prayer over the Gifts, Preface, Communion Antiphon, Prayer after Communion, and Solemn Blessing from The Roman Missal, © Copyright 1973, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved.
Excerpts from the First Reading, Second Reading and Gospel are taken from the New American Standard Bible ® © Copyright 1973 The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
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