In admitting to being “called by the will of God”, St. Paul notes that his evangelical mission was established on God’s initiative, not his own.
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John the Baptist, knowing that Jesus has no sin to cleanse and thus no need for baptism, is understandably reluctant to baptize Our Lord. Jesus nevertheless insists, as He desires to identify with sinners and align himself with God’s plan.
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On this great solemnity, the Magi, who represent the Gentiles or the non-Jewish peoples of the world, pay homage to the infant Jesus, the “King of the Jews”. Their response to Christ is sharply contrasted to that of King Herod who sought to kill Him. Both the Magi and King Herod acknowledged that He is a king. Both recognized that Jesus’ birth was going to change the status quo.
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