This Sunday, we joyfully and with great anticipation, celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, a significant day that marks the 40th day after Christmas. According to the Gospel of Luke, it is the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple when Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem, present their firstborn son, and consecrate him to God as required by the Law of Moses.
Venerable Francis Libermann had a most remarkable journey of faith. He was born into an orthodox Jewish family in the Alsace region of France in 1802, and given the name Jacob. From the son of a Rabbi, to a priest and second founder of a missionary order, there’s a lot to learn from Francis Libermann. Here are just 5 quotes that can inspire us to live a life guided by the Spirit.
Today, filled with this Spirit, Jesus enters his hometown proclaiming his ministry's mission- the dignity of the human person. This year, 2025, is a Jubilee Year, a time of special significance in our faith, where we are called to be pilgrims on a journey to bring hope to our world and everyone.
The scriptures focus on the meanings and challenges of discipleship between Christmas and Lent. On this day, we hear about a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus' mother, Mary, was also present.
Today, God once again reveals himself to us. The Baptism of Jesus is a revelation of God. This Sunday is the last day of the Christmas season. Jesus is proclaimed God's own Son with whom God is well pleased.
As we joyfully celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, we remember that Jesus, born in Bethlehem, is revealed to all of us. His light shines on the rich and the poor, kings and shepherds, the wise and the foolish, saints and sinners.