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Coming
up on February 2nd, is one of the most ancient and beautiful feast days on the
Church Calendar – Candlemas. This feast
celebrates the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, 40 days after Christmas, as
well as the ritual purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary after giving birth
to her first born son, and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Candlemas — the Feast of the Presentation —
stands at the crossroads of prophecy, purification, and the ancient struggle
between darkness and light
It
also officially marks the end of the Christmas Season. So, if you have been delaying taking down the
Christmas Tree, well…, it is time.
Christmas is officially over!
There
are a number of fascinating traditions associated with Candlemas and some of
them have very deep and ancient roots. Everything
from Crepe flipping in France to Weather Predicting Bears in Hungary to Climate
Prognosticating Groundhogs in Pennsylvania and everything you can imagine in
between. Candlemas has always been a
time to celebrate. And for good reason,
the Light is coming into the world.
This
episode explores the biblical roots, Jewish context, Marian symbolism, and
centuries‑old
traditions that shaped one of Christianity’s
most luminous midwinter feasts. It will
be an amazing journey as we fully explore the deep theological meaning of this moving
and fascinating ancient holiday. One
that has been so important to the Church for thousands of years, it truly is
overdue for a revival in our modern culture.
And
we even will discuss its connection to one of the wildest, rowdiest, and
unhinged of all of the festivals of Pagan Ancient Rome – The Lupercalia! You won’t want to miss it! I will see you there.
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