February 2, 2025, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Holy Rosary (Glorious Mysteries)

Friends of the Rosary,

Today, February 2, forty days after the Nativity of Jesus, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas Day, since the blessing and procession of candles are included in the liturgy.

Jesus’ presentation signifies God’s entrance to His temple. The Son of God entered His temple, presenting Himself to those searching for Him.

Simeon and Anna, two venerable elderly people dedicated to prayer and fasting, were rendered by the Spirit to recognize the Messiah.

In the same way, on the feast of the Presentation of Mary (21 November), we saw the Church's gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves to prayer and have a vocation to the contemplative life.

And that's why today is the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope St. John Paul II in 1997. He attached it to "Candlemas Day" because the consecrated men and women are to be the light in the world, imitating Jesus, the Light of the World.

Ave Maria!
Jesus, I Trust In You!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!

+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

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