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Blessing the Light: A Youth Activity For Candlemas

January 31, 2020 By Jerusalem Jackson Greer 1 Comment

Candlemas is the celebration and blessing of candles associated with the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The Feast of the Presentation marks the moment Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple as an offering to God, their first born son.

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Candlemas: History, Traditions…And Crepes!

February 2, 2019 By Sharon Ely Pearson Leave a Comment

On February 2, exactly 40 days after Christmas, we commemorate Mary’s adherence to the Mosaic law as she entered the Temple for the ritual purification, as explained in Leviticus 12:2-8. Also, forty days was the time when a firstborn was brought to the Temple to be dedicated to the Lord (Exodus 13:2-12).

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Faith at Home: Planning Ahead to February

January 27, 2018 By Nurya Love Parish Leave a Comment

Take note! Ash Wednesday is Valentine’s Day this year.

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