(Image: David Bjorgen/Wikipedia) One of many “calendar mistakes” in the post-conciliar reform was the suppression of Epiphanytide, subsuming two of the “epiphanies” into Christmastide and leaving the third out almost completely. As you undoubtedly know, “epiphany” comes into English through the Greek word for a “revelation” or “manifestation.” Traditionally, the three epiphanies on which we focus at this time of year are the Infant King’s manifestation to the Magi; the manifestation of Christ as the Father’s beloved Son at His baptism; and the manifestation of His glory in the working of His first sign at the wedding feast of Cana. By way of a sneak preview, let’s take a look at each of these ever so briefly. We can be aided in this exercise by having recourse to the lovely Epiphany carol, “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise.”