Candlemas: The Feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. Exactly 40 days after the great Feast of Christmas. Candles are brought to be blessed and used throughout the year to remind us that Christ is the light to all the Nations and the glory of his People Israel. This day has… Read More »Candlemas: The Feast of Light and Hope
Candlemas: The Feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. Exactly 40 days after the great Feast of Christmas. Candles are brought to be blessed and used throughout the year to remind us that Christ is the light to all the Nations and the glory of his People Israel. This day has… Read More »Candlemas
Candlemas: The Feast of Light and Hope. The Presentation of the Lord. This day has been chosen by the Church for a very important ceremony, the solemn blessing of candles, whence the day is often called Candlemas. and The Purification of Our Lady: Mary's ritual purification, presenting Jesus at the temple, Simeon's prophecy, symbolizing light, purification,… Read More »Candlemas: The Feast of Light and Hope
