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Finding Faith: Epiphany hard to find in tragedy

The day after Jan. 6, ICE agents shot and killed a mother during a confrontation in Minneapolis, Minnesota's largest city.
Religious observers note Epiphany honors the magi's journey and revelation, commemorating the magi's arrival after traveling roughly 1,000 miles guided by the Star of Bethlehem.
Community voices said the killing left little room for epiphany and expressed outrage, while moral commentators warned that `Rage begets rage; hate begets hate`, urging restraint.
Faith leaders urged people to follow the magi's example and seek an epiphany amid suffering, reminding the faithful that God promises presence in heartache and urging faith, patience and love.
Observers emphasized the spiritual meaning of epiphany while acknowledging unresolved questions, noting it as a clarifying moment when God becomes clear but admitting no answers will change current circumstances.

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Finding Faith: Epiphany hard to find in tragedy

It’s hard not to ponder the horrific irony in the timing of this year’s Epiphany feast celebrated on Jan. 6, and the killing of a Minneapolis woman by ICE agents a day later. The Christian observance of Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the magi who traveled a great distance to see the newborn baby savior, signifying Jesus’ revelation to all the world as the messiah, not only to the Jews. In other words, it’s a festival to recognize the savior’…

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