They asked:
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star in the East and have come to honor him.”
Commentaries
2:1 - 2:12
Homage of the Magi.
A beautiful episode from Jesus’ childhood that has captivated and continues to fascinate the imaginations of both believers and non-believers, as well as theologians, painters, and poets. Set against a backdrop of history and legend common to ancient peoples, the evangelist offers a reflection in the form of a staged story that already contains, in embryonic form, everything he will share throughout his Gospel: Jesus is the fulfillment of Israel’s promises and the hope of all nations; he is the Messiah-King and Son of God, now revealed as a fragile, vulnerable, and needy child, the son of Mary; his presence elicits rejection from his own people and acceptance from those who are distant and foreign.
Commentaries
Homage of the Magi.
A beautiful episode from Jesus’ childhood that has captivated and continues to fascinate the imaginations of both believers and non-believers, as well as theologians, painters, and poets. Set against a backdrop of history and legend common to ancient peoples, the evangelist offers a reflection in the form of a staged story that already contains, in embryonic form, everything he will share throughout his Gospel: Jesus is the fulfillment of Israel’s promises and the hope of all nations; he is the Messiah-King and Son of God, now revealed as a fragile, vulnerable, and needy child, the son of Mary; his presence elicits rejection from his own people and acceptance from those who are distant and foreign.