Presentation of the Lord Archives

Presenting the Present

by Dr. Scott Hahn | Feb 2, 2020 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

“The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple” (detail) – Guido of Siena [Public...

Candlemas—A Light to the Nations

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. | Feb 1, 2020 | Sunday Reflections | 0 |

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...

Living Liturgically… or Why My Tree is Still Up

by Joannie Watson | Feb 1, 2019 | Between the Sundays, Living the Faith | 0 |

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...

The Preparation of Simeon

by Joannie Watson | Feb 2, 2018 | Between the Sundays, Regular Feature | 0 |

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, which recalls the first time the...

Encountering the Word — Luke 2:33-35

by ICL Editor | Sep 15, 2017 | Daily Verse | 0 |

“And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against...

Encountering the Word — Luke 2:33-35

by ICL Editor | Sep 15, 2016 | Daily Verse | 0 |

A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel,...

Encountering the Word — Luke 2:33-35

by ICL Editor | Sep 15, 2015 | Daily Verse | 0 |

A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel,...

Catholic Quote of the Day — from Pope St. John Paul II on The Presentation of the Lord

by ICL Editor | Feb 2, 2015 | Daily Quote | 0 |

“In the mysterious encounter between Simeon and Mary, the Old and New Testaments are joined. Together the ageing prophet and the young mother give thanks for this Light which has kept the darkness from prevailing. It is the...

Encountering the Word — Luke 2:33-35

by ICL Editor | Feb 2, 2015 | Daily Verse | 0 |

A Daily Quote From Sacred Scripture And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel,...