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Epiphany is one of the oldest Christian feasts. It was celebrated since the end of the second century, before the Christmas holiday was established. It is commonly known as Twelfth Night, Twelfth Day, or the Feast of Epiphany. It means “manifestation” or “showing forth.” It is also called Theophany (“manifestation of God”), especially by Eastern Christians. Epiphany also refers to the church season that follows the day.

It commemorates the first two occasions on which Jesus’s divinity, according to Christian belief, was manifested: when the three kings visited infant Jesus in Bethlehem, and when John the Baptist baptized him in the River Jordan. The Roman Catholic and Protestant churches emphasize the visit of the Magi, when they celebrate the Epiphany. The Eastern Orthodox churches focus on Jesus’s baptism.

In western Christian tradition, Jan. 6 is celebrated as Epiphany. It goes by other names in various church traditions. In Hispanic and Latin culture, as well as some places in Europe, it is known as Three Kings’ Day.

Epiphany is the climax of the Advent/Christmas season and the Twelve Days of Christmas, which are usually counted

from the evening of Dec. 25 until the morning of Jan. 6, which is the Twelfth Day. In following this older cus tom of count ing the days beginning at sundown, the evening of Jan. 5 is the Twelfth Night. This is an occasion for feasting in some cultures, including the baking of a special King’s Cake as part of the festivities of Epiphany.

The most familiar Christmas carol associated with Epiphany is “We Three Kings of Orient Are,” written by the Reverend John Henry Hopkins, Jr., then an ordained deacon i n t h e E p i s c o p a l C h u r c h , instrumental in organizing an elaborate holiday pageant (which featured this hymn) for the students of the General Theological Seminary in New York City in 1857, while serving as the seminary’s music director.

The star that guides the wise men to Christ also symbolizes Epiphany, as well as the three gifts they gave to Jesus: gold (fit for a king); frankincense (used to worship at a temple); and myrrh (used for embalming, as well as a salve for irritations). Other paintings depict the story of Jesus’s baptism.

The colors of Epiphany are usually the colors of Christmas, white and gold; the colors of celebration, newness, and hope that mark the most sacred days of the church year.

Chalk is used to write the initials of the three magi over the doors of churches and homes. The letters stand for the initials of the Magi (traditionally named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar), and also the phrase “Christus mansionem benedicat,” which translates as “May Christ bless the house.”

Marking the l in te ls of doorways is an old European practice that originally had overtones of magic (protection of the house). However, the symbols are now used throughout the world and usually represent a traditional Epiphany prayer and blessing.

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A Blessing Amidst a Time of Grief

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“It’s important to be able to be entertained by stories of faith, stories of miracles, stories of people rallying and coming together.” So says country music superstar Jennifer Nettles about her role as Dolly Parton’s mother Avie Lee in two TV movies based on the singer’s early life: the Christopher Award-winning Coat of Many Colors and the recently-aired Christmas of Many Colors. Both movies share the story of the Parton family’s life in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, struggling to make ends meet with a family of nine, but always having more than enough love to go around.

The faith of the Partons is something to which Nettles can relate. During a Christopher Closeup interview, she told me, “I grew up in a really small town. The church was a big center of support for each other in times of celebration and in times of need. For me, that has always served, I think, as a wonderful example of what family and community can mean.”

Nettles has relied on that support in times of personal struggle. She said, “When I need to reach out and check myself on things that might feel like a question of faith, I have a wonderful support [system] to help me come back on track. For the most part, while I’ve had struggles and challenges in that way, there hasn’t been anything, so to speak, that would make me question what is that small still voice within. I know that I am a child of God, and I am always cared

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award-winning lead singer of the band Sugarland and now a successful solo artist and actress. She recalled, “My mother was always super-supportive of me, carting me around to different lessons, performances, rotary events, 4-H club events, and everything else that I would be doing...Then, I had some wonderful teachers and choir directors. My children’s choir director at church was the first person who said to my mom, ‘I really think Jennifer has a gift and you should encourage her to take piano lessons.’ My mom listened and took note of that. Kudos to her for being aware of her child and also for wanting me to do what I love.”

Nettles brings that love and support to her role as Avie Lee Parton, a role influenced not only by Dolly’s real-life mom, but her own: “I have a beautiful, strong, southern mother, and I have always known that I was loved by her. She’s super-affectionate, sweet, kind, but also no nonsense when she needed to be. Myself, being a mother now, I really love that part of Avie Lee and, of course, I love her relationship with her whole family.”

Despite her hectic career, Nettles continues to rely on her spiritual roots to keep her moving in the right direction. She concludes, “For me, it has a wonderful impact to get still, to listen to that still small voice, to take time to meditate in prayer. As you're moving around a whole lot, sometimes it's hard to hear that little voice, until it has to scream. Sometimes, it has to scream for me! I would prefer to be able to hear it when it is that small still voice and to have that sensitivity. I think getting still and being still is the best way to do that.”

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It was a raw January day as the bus left Benton, WI, but Dick Wilson barely noticed. Dick had just attended his mother’s funeral. Although she’d had severe diabetes for many years and it was a relief to see her suffering end, his heart was still heavy with grief.

When the summons had come, Dick planned to drive to Wisconsin from his home in Sedona, AZ. But the weather in that mountainous area was treacherous, and even worse conditions had been predicted. Instead, his wife, Nancy, had driven him to the Phoenix airport, where he boarded a bus. Now, he was on his way back to Nancy and the six of their 10 children who still lived with them. It would have been more convenient to fly back, but the bus

fare would be easier on the family budget.Miles rolled by. Dick was cold and sorrowful, and the

trip seemed endless. Finally, in the middle of the night, the bus pulled into the terminal in Tucumcari, NM, for his last transfer. There was time for a quick snack, so Dick went into a nearby restaurant. Lost in thought, he was startled when a driver yelled from the door: “Phoenix bus is leaving, folks. Last call .”

Last call! Dick got up, grabbed his jacket, then reached inside his shirt pocket for his ticket. But his pocket was empty. Quickly, Dick checked the rest of his possessions. Yes, here was his wallet, his comb and coins. But as he inspected the floor and even the chair he'd been sitting on, his pulse began to race. His ticket was gone.

What was he going to do? He had no cash for another ticket. Perhaps he had dropped it on the bus. Panic building, Dick ran to the terminal lot. People were

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boarding the Phoenix bus, but he dashed to the one he had just ridden. A man was sweeping it out.

“Have you found a ticket?” Dick asked the workman.“Nope.” The workman paused and looked around at

the little pile of cigarette butts and candy wrappers. “There's nothing here but this junk.”

“Oh, God, please help me...” Dick stepped down from the bus, his head swimming. Now what? He set out down the street, away from the restaurant. If only he hadn't been so careless, so absorbed in his own grief! How could he have done something so stupid?

The wind was blowing strongly, and as Dick trudged, head down, debris whirled past. Rubbish blew against him and, blindly, Dick hit out at it, grabbing one troublesome piece of paper to crumple it in frustration. He'd have to phone Nancy, have her wire some money out of their tight budget. And in the meantime, the bus would leave. How long would he be stuck here?

Turning, Dick retraced his steps past the terminal and back to the restaurant. As he pushed the door open, he realized that his fist was still closed around that crushed piece of wastepaper. Absently, he glanced at it before tossing it aside. It was his missing ticket!

Dick reached home safely, and has never forgotten the wonder of that answered prayer.

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John was recovering slowly, confined to a hospital bedA nun stood at his side as he slowly raised his head.The nun was on the staff and visited him every day

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She said, “I’ve got some questions, please answer me if you will

Do you have health insurance, someone to help you pay your bill?

Any relatives or family, savings in a bank nearby,Assets you can get to?” She heard him slowly sigh.

“I have no cash or savings and haven’t worked in yearsNever thought I’d live this long,” his eyes slowly filled with tears.

“I only have a spinster sister, she’s a nun like youI know she has no money, there’s nothing she can do.”

Startled and angry, she faced him, “We’re not spinsters,” she replied“All nuns have a special calling,

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Nettles brings that love and support to her role as Avie Lee Parton, a role influenced not only by Dolly’s real-life mom, but her own: “I have a beautiful, strong, southern mother, and I have always known that I was loved by her. She’s super-affectionate, sweet, kind, but also no nonsense when she needed to be. Myself, being a mother now, I really love that part of Avie Lee and, of course, I love her relationship with her whole family.”

Despite her hectic career, Nettles continues to rely on her spiritual roots to keep her moving in the right direction. She concludes, “For me, it has a wonderful impact to get still, to listen to that still

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How Alexander Hamilton Made America Great AgainTues., Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Ruggles Hall

Max Edling will explore how Hamilton’s fiscal and financial reforms laid the foundation for American power. It is a story of how as Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton took a bankrupt, weak, dysfunctional federal union and turned it into a powerful nation that could hold its own against European empires and continental rivals. Edling, an expert on the American founding and early United States, is Reader in Early American History at King’s College London. A native of Sweden, he did his undergraduate studies at Lund University before earning an MPhil degree from the University of Dublin, a PhD in history from Cambridge University and a PhD in political science from Stockholm University. He has also been visiting professor at Cornell University and Stanford University. Explore the highlights of the Newberry’s Hamilton-related collection materials, or download a printable PDF copy. Free and open to the public.

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Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything. ~ Alexander Hamilton

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Hamilton Sites in the New York City Area by Bryan BarrerasSun., Jan. 8, 5 p.m. The Broadway hit Hamilton: An American Musical has sparked unprecedented interest in Alexander Hamilton’s life and created a community of fans that bridges all demographics and ages, many of whom now swarm to sites with any connection to Hamilton’s life. New York City author Bryan Barreras explains how his obsession with the show led to the creation of his book, Where Was The Room Where It Happened: The Unofficial Hamilton: An American Musical Location Guide. Join Barreras as he takes you on a virtual tour of several of the locations central to the events depicted in Hamilton and explains the connections between the show’s songs and these locations. This event will be held at the Snyder Academy, 42 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ. The talk is free and open to the public.

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St. Kitts and Nevis Flag-Raising Ceremony at Bowling GreenWed., Jan. 11, 11 a.m. Flag Raising St. Kitts and Nevis The Bowling Green Association and dignitaries from the island of Nevis lead the traditional flag-raising of the St. Kitts and Nevis flag to honor the birthland of Alexander Hamilton on his birthday. Later in his life, he helped draft the U.S. Constitution and was the first secretary of the Treasury. He was an outspoken advocate of the emancipation of slavery. The lovely stone building was built around 1680, but was destroyed in an earthquake in 1840, and was restored in 1983. Its historic value coupled with its beautiful setting on Charlestown harbour make it an island treasure and a delightful place to spend an afternoon.

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“Oh, God, please help me...” Dick stepped down from the bus, his head swimming. Now what? He set out down the street, away from the restaurant. If only he hadn’t been so careless, so absorbed in his own grief! How could he have done something so

Continued from page 4 WHERE ANGELS WALK

stupid? The wind was blowing strongly, and as Dick trudged, head down, debris whirled past. Rubbish blew against him and, blindly, Dick hit out at it, grabbing one troublesome piece of paper to crumple it in frustration. He’d have to phone Nancy, have her wire some money out of their tight budget. And in the meantime, the bus would leave. How long would he be stuck here?

Turning, Dick retraced his steps past the terminal and back to the restaurant. As he pushed the door open, he realized that his fist was still closed

around that crushed piece of wastepaper. Absently, he glanced at it before tossing it aside. It was his missing ticket! Dick reached home safely, and has never forgotten the wonder of that answered prayer.

Joan Wester Anderson has written many books on angels and miracles. Her new book,

thWhere Angels Walk, 25 Anniversary Edition, is available now at Loyola Press.

She can be reached at P.O. Box 127, Prospect Heights, IL 60070.

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All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of An Independent Nation by Rebecca Traister—Journalist Rebecca Traister wanted to write a book about and for single women across America. In 2009, the proportion of American women who were married dropped below 50 percent. All the Single Ladies delves into the social, economic and political impacts of the unmarried woman and how this historic era of the single woman has finally come about. Traister’s humor and whit lend a welcome readability to the historic treatment, and with vivid writing she paints a portrait of contemporary life that is both relatable and eye-opening.

Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by F. B. M. de Waal—In this engrossing overview of the study of animal

intelligence today, eminent biologist Frans de Waal (Our Inner Ape) challenges our assumptions about humans as much as animals. It turns out we’ve been underestimating our fellow Earthlings and proving ourselves pretty dumb in the process. For more than a century, animals had been judged by scientists as little more than behavior machines; but recent breakthroughs suggest the problem may actually have been with the humans running the studies. For example, chimps w e r e d e e m e d f a i l u r e s a t f a c i a l recognition, but scientists were testing them on pictures of human faces. When tested on chimp faces, they excelled. De Waal builds a highly persuasive case that if we try to appreciate animals on their own terms (not ours), we will find animal intelligence in abundance. He reports on breakthroughs not just on the usual suspects (apes, dolphins) but also elephants, magpies, octopuses, squirrels, even insects. A fascinating read for scientists, zookeepers, veterinarians and nature lovers in general.

The Lady in the Van , DVD 2016—Maggie Smith (reprising a role she played on stage) plays Miss Mary Shepherd, the homeless lady who parked her camper van outside writer Alan Bennett’s home for what turned into 15 years. The film focuses on the friendship that develops between the odd couple. Fans of Smith’s Dowager Countess on

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