The Catholic Church does not reach out only to a chosen people but to the whole world. Jesus Christ wants that salvation is universal. MBOpinions READ:
Magi were wise men or enlightened astrologers. The feast is also called “Epiphany” which means “manifestation” because the newborn Messiah showed himself to the Magi.The Magi were not Jews but “pagans” who came from the East, likely from Africa and Arab countries.Hence, the teaching of certain church denominations, like the Iglesia ni Kristo, the Born Again Christians, that they — and only they — will be saved contradicts the message of the Bible, particularly in today’s feast of the Epiphany.
When I was ordained priest in the missionary Society of the Divine Word , I applied to work in Mexico, Central America. Unfortunately, I never got my wish. The farthest I’ve gone to is Mexico…Pampanga!That doesn’t mean, however, that I am not a genuine missionary. By my work in the media and supporting seminarians under the “Adopt A Seminarian” scholarship program, I am a missionary.
What counts is not geography, but the spirit or acts of reaching out to the less fortunate and those who have not known Christ.St. Therese of the Child Jesus is the universal patroness of Catholic missions yet, ironically, she never stepped out of the four walls of her Carmelite cloister. She merited the title because of her burning obsession to save immortal souls by offering every little act of sacrifice, every bodily pain, and every fervent prayer.Let’s be aware of our missionary commitment and emulate the persevering faith of the Magi. Jesus said empathically: “He who perseveres to the end will receive the crown of eternal life.”The lighter side: A Franciscan, a Jesuit, and an SVD missionary paid homage to the Christ Child in Bethlehem.
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