But the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him, how to destroy him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all, and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBehold, my servant whom I have chosen,
my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased.
I will put my Spirit upon him,
and he shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
He will not wrangle or cry aloud,
nor will any one hear his voice in the streets;
he will not break a bruised reed
or quench a smoldering wick,
till he brings justice to victory;
and in his name will the Gentiles hope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013Matthew 12:14-21<\/p>
The Epiphany of our Lord
"They saw the star and immediately set out. They did not hesitate at the prospect of the trials of a long journey: they had generous hearts. A star often appears in our souls; it is an inspiration from God, urging us to greater generosity." – Fr. Gabriel pic.twitter.com\/evLMwRQnN6<\/a><\/p>— Memento Mori (@TempusFugit4016) January 5, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>