Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Readings: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalms 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

In only a few instances in the New Testament, do we catch a glimpse of Jesus’ life within the Holy Family. In the Gospel for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord that the Church observes on Feb. 2, we see Mary and Joseph, observant…

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord We shall not rest in our quest for sanctity Lord, for to give up our pursuit of your glory is a foolish thing to do. Simeon would not be allowed death until he could see your glory, and we similarly…

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Our candles … show how bright our souls should be when we go to meet Christ. — St. Sophronius

, “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel."…