Three cats make they way from Egypt following the bright star. In their journey, they encounter and travel with Roman centurions, Greek sailors, and finally, the Magi. It tells also, in part, the story of the wise men as they journey towards Bethlehem, in search of the prophesied Messiah. After they find the Babe, the wise men and the cats retrace their steps, which -- without providing spoilers to the story -- to me, is a metaphor for "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."