Star of Wonder: The Star of Bethlehem was in fact a specially-created Star which cannot be explained naturally

The Sacred Scriptures state clearly that the Star of Bethlehem was just that, namely, a star. It wasn't a planet or a series of planets. It wasn't a meteor or a comet. The Bible says it was a star. Now I do not doubt that the good Lord arranged that the natural formation of stars and planets in the heavens would be arranged in such a way as to announce in the heights the birth of the Savior. At the same time, however, it is very disappointing that we always seek to explain naturally and scientifically the wonderful works of God. In this modern age, we feel better about ourselves and the Faith when things can be scientifically explained. We feel more modern...more enlightened... more assured. But Tradition states that the Star of Bethlehem cannot be naturally explained away, but rather was a special miraculous star created for the sole purpose of leading the Three Kings and the Gentile peoples to the Christ Child: