The Epiphany of the Lord is the manifestation or revelation of the Lord as the Light of the World.  The celebration of the Epiphany is closer to the end of the Christmas season which ends with the Baptism of the Lord. This year the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday, and next day on Monday follows the Baptism of the Lord.   In the Epiphany we see the connection with the readings of Christmas Day from the Gospel of John which says, “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (Jn 1:1-18).  In the Epiphany we see the shining star which rests on the mother and the infant.  The light of the star leads to the light of the Christ, and in his light, we see Light  itself.  Also, The Light of Christ reveals the intentions of people’s hearts.  The further the people are away from this light, the less manifestation of Christ in their lives.  Take for example, Herod supposedly interested in the newborn sends his greetings but does not move an inch to come closer to the light.  The magi inch  closer and closer to the light and find the splendor of the light when they      encounter the infant and the mother.  And then there is the infant and the mother, the infant the source of Light beaming in front of the mother and for the rest of the world.  The closer we get to where Jesus is, the higher the intensity of his Light.  We can choose to live in darkness. We can choose to live only with some gleamers of light.  We can choose to get closer to the Light.  And finally, we can come to the  presence of the Lord, and bask in the splendor his Light.  It all requires movement from our part but that also requires a choice.  The Epiphany reminds us we can choose to live in  darkness (just like Herod) or we can choose to find the light (just like Magi), the Light of Jesus  is there present for us in the tabernacle.