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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,…

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…

One Minute Reflection – 2 February – We must be burning with love and radiant with good deeds

One Minute Reflection – 2 February – The Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin, Candlemas – Mal 3:1-4, Luke 2:22-32 “And inspired by the Spirit he came into the temple and 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 REFLECTION – “Your lamps must be burning in your hands” (Lk…