The Presentation of the Lord commemorates the biblical event described in the Gospel of Luke (2:22-40), where Mary and Joseph present the infant Jesus in the Temple in accordance with Jewish law.

This feast, also known as Candlemas Day, holds great significance in tradition as it marks the moments when the Holy Family encountered Simeon and Anna, who recognised Jesus as the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies. The liturgical celebration often involves the blessing of candles, symbolising Christ as the Light of the World.

The Presentation underscores the obedience of the Holy Family to God’s law and the profound humility of Jesus. It invites us to reflect on the consecration of their lives to God and the revelation of Christ’s mission as a light.

This day reminds us of the importance of recognising and embracing Christ’s presence in our lives with faith and devotion.

When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord – Luke 2:22