These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” (Mt 2:1-12)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010222.cfm
The arrival of the Wise Men (or los Reyes Magos as they are known in Colombia) joyfully proclaims that the Christ Child is born for all peoples of all nations: Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Responsorial Psalm). Today’s Epiphany Carol is from Colombia, Los Reyes Magos.