✨ Candlemas Explained: The Hidden Meaning of Candles, Simeon’s Prayer & Ancient Traditions

Why is Candlemas the "Feast of Light" - and how does it prepare your heart for Lent? Dive into this ancient celebration where:
🔥 Scripture Comes Alive: Discover how Jesus’ Presentation fulfills Exodus 13 and Leviticus 12.
🕯️ Beeswax Candles Symbolize Christ’s Purity: Learn why their blessing is not just a ritual-it’s a proclamation of His divinity.
⛪ Tradition Meets Today: From Robert Herrick’s poetry to the Triduum of Fire (St. Brigid, Candlemas, St. Blaise), reclaim timeless Catholic practices.
❄️🌱 Weather Lore & Renewal: How Candlemas bridges winter’s darkness with the hope of Easter light.
✨ Practical Faith for Your Home:
Bless candles (with a prayer guide!) to mark the end of Christmas.
Pray the Nunc Dimittis (Canticle of Simeon) to welcome Christ as the "Light of the Nations."
Reflect on Mary’s obedience and the call to purify our hearts for Lent.
“A light for revelation to the Gentiles…” (Luke 2:32)
👇 Watch now to uncover how Candlemas transforms candles, Scripture, and tradition into a roadmap for spiritual renewal.
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[@7robynm]

Very informative & rich in history. Thank you!

[@withinoursacredwalls]

Glad you enjoyed it!