Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord commonly known as Candlemas, when Jesus and Mary brought the infant Jesus to the Temple forty days after his birth to perform the ritual of purification. The blessing and procession of candles are an integral part of today's liturgy.
Mary was not subject to the law of purification as she was spotless and without sin, yet devotion and zeal to honor God by every observance prescribed by His law, prompted Mary to perform this act of religion.
The mother of Christ is a living example of how we are invited to honour God and live by his laws.
Luke’s Gospel tells us that a resident prophet named Anna and a man named Simeon immediately recognize and welcome Jesus. Taking the child into his arms, Simeon turns his voice toward God and offers praise for the “light for revelation” that has come into the world.
Yes, Jesus is the Light of the world.
We received the Light of the world in our Baptism and we pledged to follow him, come what might.
He is the Light that shine in this present day darkness. Let this Light guide our footsteps to follow Jesus wherever He goes and whatever He wants us to do for his honour and fulfillment of his kingdom.
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