Feast of the Purification 2015
This is one of the earliest feasts in honor of the Blessed Virgin. In the Mosaic Law women underwent a juridical purification after birth. Although it was not necessary for the Blessed Mother to receive any purification, out of humility and submission to the law, she participated in this ceremony. This is the Mass of candles, and from the earliest days of the Church the candle has been used as a sacramental representing Christ Himself. Today we pray that the light of Christ will dispel the darkness of vice in our hearts and strengthen us against the temptations of the devil.
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