February 2

CANDLEMAS DAY

PURIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN

FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE

Forty Days after the birth of Christ, Mary, according to the Mosaic law, was purified by the prayer of Simeon in the presence of Anna the prophetess in the temple where she redeemed her first-born Jesus and was accompanied by St. Joseph.

The Blessing of Candles and procession represents Jesus, who is the LIGHT OF THE WORLD, into the Temple of Jerusalem.    

Ave Maria!