January Holydays and Birth

January 1 marked the new year of 2024. We pray that all tension, war and political, will decrease in this new year. January 7th we celebrated the Baptism of the Lord. Epiphany means "manifestation." The Lord manifests Himself to us in different ways - through church, work, festivals, holy days, holidays, education, nature. January 14th was my birthday. I celebrated with Mass at a local Shrine, sang "Amazing Grace" at Mass, and went to a hockey game with my friends. Jan. 15th was the birthday of Martin Luther King. We pray that all diversity in ethnic groups and racial tension will be alleviated during this year.