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Presenting God with Gifts from Our Hearts

February 2, 2022 By Tim Gavin Leave a Comment

When I think of The Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, I can’t help recalling the offertories I have witnessed in Haiti.

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Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

February 2, 2021 By Lauren Kuratko 1 Comment

I love thinking about Simeon holding Jesus in the temple singing about how his eyes have finally seen God that light to enlighten the nations.

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The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

February 2, 2020 By Carrie Willard 1 Comment

Today is the day that many Christians remember and honor the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, or the event in scripture when Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the Temple.

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Simeon sang when he saw the infant Christ – and we still sing today.

February 2, 2018 By Allison Sandlin Liles 6 Comments

Our families show us God in everyday life. Recognizing these moments is critical for our faith and the faith of our children.

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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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The light of Christ shone for Simeon – and still shines today.

February 2, 2017 By Marcus Halley 4 Comments

Little did Mary and Joseph know that their routine would bring them face-to-face with a man who had waited his whole life to behold their infant son.

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Filed Under: Liturgical Year Tagged With: Barbara Brown Taylor, communion, Franz Biebl, John Legend, Mississippi Mass Choir, Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Rembrandt, Simeon, St. John

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