Presenting the Present
“The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple” (detail) – Guido of Siena [Public...
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Tag: Candlemas
Candlemas—A Light to the Nations
February 2 is the feast of the Presentation of the Lord Jesus in the Temple. It commemorates Simeon’s famous prophecy that Jesus would be a “light of revelation to the Gentiles.” It is also known as Candlemas...
Read MoreLiving Liturgically… or Why My Tree is Still Up
Tomorrow, my Christmas tree comes down. Most people would call me a procrastinator or lazy. But it’s for neither of those reasons. It’s one way I can live liturgically. The Christmas Season The Christmas season, as I’ve...
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Candlemas — The Light to the Nations
I’ve led groups of pilgrims to Jerusalem. One time, as we stood at the foot of the Temple...
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Candlemas — Light to the Nations
I recently led a group of pilgrims to Jerusalem. As we stood at the foot of the Temple Mount and...
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Daily Catholic Quote – Canticle of Simeon
“Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; your word has been fulfilled: my own eyes have seen...
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