First Friday Conference, January 2012

At the time of the Nativity of Christ many learned pagans were leaving the old, polytheistic beliefs.  This was an era in which the pagan world was searching for truth.  It was also soon after the time of the Babylonian captivity of the Hebrews.  During this pivotal moment in history the Incarnation took place.  There were two manifestations of the birth of Christ – one to the Jews by promise and the other to the Gentiles by privilege.  God sent a message to the Wise Men in a way that they would understand, with the use of a star.  Of all those who observed this mysterious star, only these few Magi had the courage to follow their vocation.  The prophecies of the coming Messias were known to the people of the East because of the Babylonian captivity and their fulfillment was recognized by the Wise Men.  The moment which changed the universe forever finally came, and the Savior was born.  Soon after St. Joseph found a house where the Holy Family could live.  It was here that the Magi met the Redeemer of the world and adored Him as representatives of all the Gentile nations.
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