Sunshine Cathedral Blog

Healing Rays: A Progressive, Positive, Practical Weekly Reflection
by Durrell Watkins

“…the star is seen to be our star. It is the star of Jesus but he came that we might see it as our star.” Albert Grier

Magi, the story goes, saw a star and followed it to a life-giving and life-changing experience. In ancient times, it was believed “new stars” appeared when special people were born. We may not take the story literally. After all, we must surely have doubts that an actual star rested only a few feet above a dwelling place like the Texaco star sign elevated near a gas station! But as an allegory, the story may be very true. The story tells us that as we seek and follow the light of Truth, wherever it may come from and wherever it may lead,we will find ourselves discovering what is empowering, life-giving,nurturing, and joyous for our lives. The magi represent the divine Wisdom within us, leading us always to seek and follow signs that point toward our greater Good. The star of Jesus, the Epiphany star is our star… the symbol of our spiritual growth and evolution.