Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany. We do so with the Church Fathers. The reflections and quotations come from the book titled, Advent and Christmas with the Church Fathers by Marco Pappalardo. Happy New Year to all our readers. Introduction 'The road is long, / we follow a star. / Slow steps and intrepid hearts / gazing with surety upon the Invisible. / We move toward the Event for its contemplation. / Three men, a star, a child, / and overwhelming joy. / Prostrate, we adore.' This poem was written during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, specifically during worship near the star marking the birthplace of Christ in Bethlehem. Today, Christ reveals himself to us in our hearts and showers us with gifts. What can we give to him? St. Leo the Great, Sermon 32, 1 Therefore, dearest brothers, we recognize the firstfruits of our vocation and our faith in the adoration of the Wise Men. With our souls overflowing with joy, let us celebrate the beginning of our blessed hope. Now, …