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Word Sharing Circle (WSC) Reflection Guide
January 4, 2026 (Cycle A, Year II) – Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Community Word: Jesus, Light of the world, is the Revelation of God’s love.
Theme: We follow the light of Christ when we worship and offer Him our treasures.
Promise: “Then you will see, and you will overflow, and your heart will be amazed…” (Is 60:5)

Reflection:
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord celebrates the manifestation of Jesus Christ as the Light not only for Israel but for all nations. In this feast, we contemplate the journey of the Magi, who followed the light they saw in the sky with faith, perseverance, and openness of heart. Their journey reflects the journey of every Christian who seeks Christ amid uncertainties, challenges, and competing lights in the world.


Our theme – We follow the light of Christ when we worship and offer Him our treasures, invites us to reflect more deeply on what it truly means to follow the light of Christ. The Magi did not merely observe the light from afar; they allowed it to lead them to a concrete encounter with Jesus. Upon finding Him, their first response was worship. This teaches us that authentic following of Christ always leads to worship, a recognition of who He is and a humble surrender of who we are.


The gifts they offered – gold, frankincense, and myrrh, were not random tokens but meaningful offerings that symbolized their acknowledgment of Jesus’ kingship, divinity, and saving mission. In the same way, we are called to offer our own treasures to the Lord. These treasures include our time, talents, resources, relationships, and even our struggles and weaknesses. True worship goes beyond prayers and songs; it is expressed in a life willingly placed at the service of God and others.


As Christians and as members of the community, this feast challenges us to examine how we live our worship daily. Do our decisions, priorities, and commitments reflect that Christ is truly the Light we follow? In community life, worship is expressed when we serve generously, remain faithful to our covenant, and allow Christ’s light to shape our attitudes toward one another. When we offer our treasures for the building up of the community and for mission, we become instruments through which God’s light reaches others.


The Epiphany also reminds us that encountering Christ transforms us. The Magi did not return home by the same route; having met the Lord, they chose a new way. Likewise, genuine worship leads to conversion. When we offer our lives to Christ, we are gradually changed, and our hearts are opened to the fulfillment of God’s promise. As the prophet declares, those who behold the Lord’s light will overflow with joy, hope, and wonder.


Indeed, when we follow the light of Christ through sincere worship and self-giving, we experience the truth of the promise: “Then you will see, and you will overflow, and your heart will be amazed…” (Is 60:5).

Prayer
Lord Jesus, You are the Light that guides our lives and reveals the Father’s love. Teach us to follow You with faith and humility. Help us to worship You not only with our lips but with lives fully offered to You. Accept the treasures we place before You—our time, our gifts, and our very selves. Transform us by Your light, that we may reflect Your love in our families, our community, and the world. Amen.

Reflection Guide Questions
1. What “treasures” is the Lord inviting me to offer more generously as an act of worship in my daily life?
2. How does my participation in community life reflect my commitment to follow the light of Christ and make Him known to others?

This Week’s Daily Mass Reading Guide:
January 4, 2026 (Sun) – Is 60:1-6/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13/ Eph 3:2-3A, 5-6/ Mt 2:1-12
January 5, 2026 (Mon) – 1 Jn 3:22 – 4:6/ Ps 2:7-8, 10-12/ Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
January 6, 2026 (Tues) – 1 Jn 4:7-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8/ Mk 6:34-44
January 7, 2026 (Wed) – 1Jn 4:11-18/ Ps 72:1-2,10,12-13/ Mk 6:45-52
January 8, 2026 (Thurs) – 1 Jn 4:19 - 5:4/ Ps 72:1-2,14,15,17/ Lk 4:14-22
January 9, 2026 (Fri) – Nm 21:4-9/ Ps 78:1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38/ Jn 3:13-17
January 10, 2026 (Sat) – 1 Jn 5:14-21/ Ps 149:1-2, 3-4, 5, 6, 9/ Jn 3:22-30

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