Feast of the Purification of Our Lady, the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple – Candlemas Day – 2 February

Feast of the Purification of Our Lady, the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple – Candlemas Day – 2 February Master of Saint Severin c 1490 Besides commemorating the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, this day has another meaning, for it is called Candlemas Day. The candle is one of the most widely used sacramentals in the Church; one blessed in a special Mass. We use candles at Baptism,…

Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin and the Presentation of the Lord and Memorials of the Saints – 2 February

Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin and the Presentation of the Lord – also known as Candlemas – 2 February:The feast commemorates the purifying of the Blessed Virgin according to the Mosaic Law, 40 days after the birth of Christ and the presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple. The feast was introduced into the Eastern Empire by Emperor Justinian I and is mentioned in the…

One Minute Reflection – 27 December – “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace ” Luke 2:29

One Minute Reflection – 27 December – Sunday within the Octave of Christmas and the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; 21: 1-3, Psalms 105:1-2, 3-4,5-6, 8-9, Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19, Luke 2:22-40 “… he [Simeon] took him [Jesus] into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word…” – Luke…

Quote/s of the Day – 2 February – Purification and Presentation

Quote/s of the Day – 2 February – The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin and the Presentation of the Lord (Image App down!) “And inspired by the Spirit he came into the templeand when the parents brought in the child Jesus,to do for him according to the custom of the law,he took him up in his arms and blessed God ..…” Luke 2:27-28 “We must be burning with loveand radiant with good…

Thought for the Day – 2 February – The Purification of Our Lady

Thought for the Day – 2 February – Meditations with Antonio Cardinal Bacci (1881-1971) (Image App down, I will post the image when it is restored.) The Purification of Our Lady “Today, the Church commemorates the Presentatio of the Child Jesus in the temple ad the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.These ceremonies were carried out, in order to comply with a twofold Mosaic law.One part of…

Our Morning Offering – 2 February – Prayer for the Feast By Servant of God Abbot Prosper Guéranger

Our Morning Offering – 2 February – The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin and the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple Prayer for the FeastBy Servant of God Abbot Prosper Guéranger OSB (1805-1875) O Blessed Mother,the sword is already in your heart.You foreknow the futureof the Fruit of your womb.May our fidelity in following Him,through the coming mysteries,of His public…

Our Morning Offering – 2 February – O Light of All the Earth!

Our Morning Offering – 2 February – The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

O Light of All the Earth! Prayer, Morning Hymn for the Feast of the Presentation Liturgy of the Hours

Hail to the Lord who comes, comes to His temple gate, not with His angel host, not in His kingly state.

But borne upon the throne of Mary’s gentle breast, thus to His Father’s house He comes, the heavenly guest.

There…

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, Feast of Our Lady of the Candles and Memorials of the Saints -2 February

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord: The feast commemorates the purifying of the Blessed Virgin according to the Mosaic Law, 40 days after the birth of Christ and the presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple. The feast was introduced into the Eastern Empire by Emperor Justinian I and is mentioned in the Western Church in the Gelasian Sacramentary of the 7th century. Candles are blessed on…