THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
Forty days after Christmas we come to a feast day that will lead us on a path to the cross. Also known as Candlemas, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord has layers of meaning. Jesus, the Light of…
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THE FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD AND LITURGICAL FUN
Today, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, is my favourite feast day! When I mention it, people usually ask why and I never have an answer. I thought I’d ponder that here today as an…
Ash Wednesday: Promise, Hope, Pain & Forgiveness
By Matthew Sottile, Editor Ash Wednesday. How quickly Lent arrived; we spend today reflecting, trying to find balance between the sorrows and joys of the season. In doing so, it is important to examine our own souls, behavior and spirit.…
The Presentation of the Lord
By Anne Louise Mahoney, Editor The Bible is short on details when it comes to Jesus’ early life. In fact, Luke’s gospel covers Jesus’ first 12 years in a mere 34 verses! But in between his birth and his being…
Candlemas: Closing of the Year of Consecrated Life
The feast of the Presentation of the Lord, commonly known as Candlemas, is also the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Saint John Paul II established this observance for several reasons; to give thanks to God for the gift…
A Candlemas Meditation
Happy Candlemas! In honour of today’s feast, we share with you an excerpt from a sermon by St. Sophronius to help you pray and meditate today. “In honour of the divine mystery that we celebrate today, let us all hasten…