Epiphany of Our Lord Shrine - Tampa, Florida

Epiphany of Our Lord Shrine - Tampa, Florida A Shrine of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, under the care of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest.

Save the date! đź’šLast meeting of the summer!
06/15/2026

Save the date! đź’šLast meeting of the summer!

06/12/2026

❤️‍🔥Major Elevation at the Mass of The Sacred Heart❤️‍🔥

On the feast of Corpus Christi more than 20 servers processed with Abbé Nixon for the last time on his final day at Epip...
06/07/2026

On the feast of Corpus Christi more than 20 servers processed with Abbé Nixon for the last time on his final day at Epiphany Shrine, Tampa. Canon O’Connor is grateful for his servant leadership of instructing and educating the altar servers these past 9 months. His presence will be missed. Keep him in your daily prayers until he returns!

The History and Theology of the Second Sunday after Pentecost 🔥 The Second Sunday after Pentecost has its own rich histo...
06/07/2026

The History and Theology of the Second Sunday after Pentecost 🔥

The Second Sunday after Pentecost has its own rich history and theological focus, centered primarily on the Gospel of the Great Supper. The traditional history and liturgy of the Second Sunday after Pentecost reminds us of the absolute necessity of responding to God’s grace. The Introit of the Mass, “The Lord became my protector,” sets a tone of trust and gratitude, acknowledging God as our refuge and strength in a hostile world.

The Gospel for today, taken from St. Luke, tells the parable of the man who prepared a great feast and invited many guests. When the time came, those who were invited began to make excuses: one had bought a farm, another had bought oxen, and a third had married a wife. In his anger, the master of the house sent his servants into the streets and lanes of the city to bring in the poor, the feeble, the blind, and the lame.

In a deep dive into the historical and spiritual context of this passage, we find a detailed analysis of the Gospel of the Great Supper for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, which explains that the “Great Supper” is a multi-layered symbol. It represents the kingdom of heaven, the Church on earth, and most intimately, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Holy Eucharist. The excuses made by the invited guests represent the worldly attachments: property, business, and human affections: which so often prevent souls from approaching the altar and receiving the graces God desires to bestow upon them.

All current women of Epiphany Shrine that have been inducted into CCM, may receive an indulgence for tomorrow’s feast da...
05/30/2026

All current women of Epiphany Shrine that have been inducted into CCM, may receive an indulgence for tomorrow’s feast day with proper preparation! 👑

“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, ...
05/29/2026

“Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset.” -St. Francis de Sales

RSVP for this event by calling the Shrine office. Hosted by Canon Wells.
05/28/2026

RSVP for this event by calling the Shrine office. Hosted by Canon Wells.

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Tampa, FL
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