N.B.: No sources are listed for the Epiphany 2024 issue of The Catholic Navigator because it is based on editorial reflections upon private communications.
“Pray Without Ceasing”(C)
The Arlington Catholic Herald – Fr. William Saunders, “Who Were the Magi?” (December 1, 2003)
http://www.catholicherald.com/Faith/Your_Faith/Straight_Answers/Straight_Answers__Who_Were_the_Magi_/
The Psalms, New Catholic Version, A Saint Joseph Edition. New Jersey: Catholic Book Publishing Corp, 2004.
*see commentary at pps. 183-185, for Psalm 72
“A Star, A Star, Dancing in the Night…!” (C) (T)
For a fascinating discussion of the ‘when’ of Jesus’ birth:
Pope Benedict XVI. Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives. New York: Image, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, 2012
See Chapter III
It’s All In the Stars (C)
Christian Courier – Balaam
https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1508-did-balaam-prophesy-concerning-the-messiah
Hidden Treasures (C)– Bible Secrets (T)
The Didache Bible, With Commentary based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church (NABRE)
*see commentary, 13:1-18; p. 655
Witness: the Magi (T)
Bible History Daily, Biblical Archeology – the Magi
http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/bible-scholar-brent-landau-asks-%E2%80%9Cwho-were-the-magi%E2%80%9D/
The Arlington Catholic Herald – Fr. William Saunders, “Who Were the Magi?” (December 1, 2003)
http://www.catholicherald.com/Faith/Your_Faith/Straight_Answers/Straight_Answers__Who_Were_the_Magi_/
New Advent – Magi
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09527a.htm
EWTN – Magi
http://www.ewtn.com/v/experts/showmessage.asp?number=475561&Pg=&Pgnu=&recnu=
EWTN – Epiphany of the LORD
http://www.ewtn.com/saintsholy/saints/E/epiphanyofthelord.asp
Catholic Passport (C)– Catholic I.D. (T)
Catechism of the Catholic Church — Refer to CCC 528 and 2446