Hello, how are you? Welcome to this podcast, from the Canary Islands to the world.
In this episode, I delve into the lives of those who defy distance, language, and fear. Migrants who left behind the familiar to embrace the unknown. You'll hear stories of everyday courage, of human beings reinventing their world, of young people transforming rejection into strength. Because migrating isn't just about moving: it's about rebuilding.
According to Western Church tradition, we already know there are three Magic Kings, who, due to a mistranslation, were more accurately described as wise men. But this isn't important to me.
Imagine three wealthy kings travelling through the desert today. Two are welcomed with open arms; the third is detained for questioning. This isn't a biblical story but a modern migration crisis. Undoubtedly, and in theory, if we applied immigration law, only two could cross the border, essentially creating a highly racist ethnic profile: Melchior and Gaspar are depicted as white, and Balthazar as black.
And there, the authorities, with their prejudices, would let two through and detain Balthazar...unless they have a golden visa...which I doubt.
But they're wrong: Melchior is generally depicted as an elderly white man with a beard by people from European countries, and he offers the Christ Child gold as a symbol of Christ's kingship. Gaspar represents the Asian region, even though he is depicted as white and red-haired and carries frankincense, symbolising Jesus' divinity. Balthazar is black, representing Africa, and presents the Saviour with myrrh, a substance used to embalm corpses and a symbol of the Lord's humanity.
Thank you for joining me on this journey of humanity and resilience. If this story touched you, please share it. And if you have a story to tell, write to me. Until the next episode!
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