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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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 Jesus is a King. Both recognized that Jesus’ birth was going to change the status quo.
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On this great solemnity, we celebrate Our Lady’s first and most important title as the “Holy Mother of God”. The Blessed Virgin was able to know and do God’s will primarily by reflecting on events that happened and were happening.
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