On February 2nd, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This feast remembers the day when Mary and Joseph brought baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem, forty days after His birth. There, they offered Him to God and met Simeon, a holy man who recognised Jesus as the light for all people.
This feast is sometimes called Candlemas, because it reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world. Just as candles brighten a dark room, Jesus brings light, hope, and love into our lives. It is a day to remember that God’s love shines for everyone and that we can be a light to others through kindness, care, and faith.
Dear Jesus, thank You for being the light in our lives. Help us to share Your love with everyone we meet and to bring hope and joy to the world. Amen.
May the light of Jesus shine in your hearts today and always.
