The Epiphany of the Lord

Every Catholic is called to the star to lead people to the manger of Jesus.

Isaiah 60,1, Arise! Shine,  for your light has come,  the glory of the LORD has dawned upon you.
Though darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; upon you the LORD will dawn, and over you his glory will be seen. I will glorify my glorious house.

Ephesians 3,2, You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation.

Matthew 2,2, Magi from the east said  "We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”

2 Peter 1,19, Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 

St. Anthony of Padua said "The saints are like the stars... Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy" 

Hidden by God but shining for others—and readily shift from contemplation to active help when God calls, showing humility, divine guidance, and a seamless blend of inner spiritual life and outward service for humanity, all rooted in Christ's will.

Once a Catholic realizes the call and engages in self-purification by actively engaging with rosary and sanctifying grace, they will be chosen for purgation through sanctifying grace. The end result of this purgation is the rising of a 'star' in their hearts and stewardship of God's grace. This process is called the illuminative way.

Christusway daily missal reflections  can assist individuals in effectively using the Rosary to achieve a Christ-centered mindset.

A person has to face the phenomenon of the time of death. There are two kinds of death: either death to the world or physical death. The pain of death determines the state of integrity. 'Death to the world' means the spiritual renunciation of worldly desires like lust, power, and possessions, to live for God—a transformative dying to sin's passions. For this to happen, the faithful has to go through a purification and purgation process. The more purification that happens, the happier will be your time of death.

The state your integrity will reflect around you. Environment is a mirror of your State. The things you see around you, the decision you make, your dreams, feelings, your words, attitude, all are the reflection of your State and destiny. The more truth you hear, the more clarity of integrity you receive.

One is either subject to Grace or to Sin. The yoke of Jesus is simple and easy to bear; the Rosary helps us contemplate this, enabling us to carry our daily cross with joy. The yoke of sin, conversely, is slavery that leads to death, tempting with false promises as we run after it blindly. Awareness of these two paths helps a person choose the right one. The brain is constantly stimulated with information, causing an increase in impulsive tendencies. Humanity has lost its epic nature, unable even to live in a natural way. Knowledge about the true purpose of life, one's current state at physical realm, and basic inner nature, will help an individual make the right choices to succeed.

Christ is the Summit and source. Way, Truth and Life. The knowledge about Christ will lead to freedom and more profound knowledge about ourselves.

Truth needs to be arranged, based on today's environment, for proper comprehension, so the brain will eventually wire itself around truth, allowing it to identify truth among piles of lies. The rosary is an easy tool, but using it requires one to first emerge from the net of deception to some extent.

To understand union with Christ in the current context, a change in thinking is necessary. The rosary serves as an effective tool for this transformation. Christusway thoughts can assist individuals in effectively using the rosary to achieve a Christ-centered mindset.

The simplest method to progress through all stages to union is by reciting four Rosaries each day. 
Christusway thoughts can assist individuals in effectively using the rosary to achieve a Christ-centered mindset.
 
Stage 1: Align with actual grace by receiving daily blessings in the physical realm by living a fundamental Catholic life. This alignment will help to realize the call to participate in the next stage.
Stage 2: Live a life to justify 'The Call' : Self purification in the Physical Realm by engaging with  Sanctifying Grace.
Next Stage, the reign of sanctifying grace begins once you have built an unbroken habit of praying four Rosaries daily for years. 
Stage 3: Chosen for Purgation, with sanctifying grace facilitating the purification process.
Stage 4: Illumination at spiritual realm :  Inner person growing and outer person decreasing.
Stage 5: Union, where grace is demonstrated through actions as results.

Fundamental Catholic life: Engage with Actual Grace and Blessings.

A key aspect of a Fundamental Catholic life is understanding actual grace for everyday blessings. As you receive more blessings, you gain a deeper understanding of their source. Ultimately, you come to realize that nothing matters; only blessing matters. This understanding of actual grace opens the door for purgation, facilitating a deeper union with Christ.

  

A fundamental Catholic life can enhance your connection with the Church, the saints, and, through them, the Holy Mother. This experience takes place on a physical realm , within the context of Actual Grace present in the Church. 

 

Living a fundamental Catholic life is based in culture and social activities and requires resisting worldly temptations and pressures. This experience is regarded as a spiritual struggle that demands discipline, prayer, and participation in sacraments. It stresses the importance of making intentional choices to follow Christ's teachings instead of secular values, placing eternal life above temporary pleasures, and is often described as walking a "narrow path." Daily distractions can divert individuals from Christ.

To lead a fundamental Catholic life, individuals should be baptized in the Catholic faith and participate in church activities from a young age to receive associated blessings. 

1. Live a sacramental life to receive blessings from Christ. 

2. Recite the rosary daily to develop a relationship with Mary and receive her blessings. 

3. Read Scripture and understand how the Word has influenced the lives of the saints. 

4. Seek blessings through the intercession of the saints to cultivate a good relationship with them. 

5. Get involved in the community and engage in charitable works to share these blessings.

  

A proper alignment of spirituality in the physical realm, including actual grace, sacraments, scripture, traditions, teachings, Mother Mary, and the consistent use of the Rosary, graciously opens the spiritual realm of sanctifying grace for purification and purgation.