Brothers and sisters, this weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, marking the occasion when Mary and Joseph presented the infant Jesus in the Temple, in accordance with Jewish law (Luke 2:22-40). We celebrate this feast each year on February 2nd- exactly 40 days from our solemn celebration of Christmas. This feast invites us to reflect on the themes of light, fulfillment of promises, and the welcoming of God into the world. The celebration of today’s feast dates to the year 350 AD beginning in Jerusalem.
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