Reflection for  WEDNESDAY, Presentation of the Lord.

By

 

Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Rector and Parish Priest
Don Bosco Shrine
Lingarajapuram, Bangalore

Today's Gospel verses 

 Luke 2 : 28-38 


 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 

 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,

 you may now dismiss your servant in peace.

For my eyes have seen your salvation,

which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:

a light for revelation to the Gentiles,

and the glory of your people Israel.” 

The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.  Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” 


Today's Reflection 

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.

World Day of Consecrated Life.

Let us pray for all the consecrated people

The candles that were blessed at the beginning of the Mass were meant to be lighted and then brought along in procession into the church where the Mass will be celebrated.

The significance of this is to remind us that at Christmas, Jesus came into the world and He is the true Light.

This feast of the Presentation indicates that Jesus the Light of the world is being presented to His Father and consecrated to Him.

That is the significance of why the candles are to be lighted and brought in procession into the church.

This feast is also an occasion for those in the consecrated life to renew their commitment to God, especially those who belong to religious orders and other similar organizations.

Yet the lighted candles also have a deeper meaning. Not only do we carry in us the light of Christ, we also unite with Him in His offering and sacrifice to the God.

Jesus was presented and consecrated to God to be the Saviour of the world.

It is through Him and in Him that the promise of salvation will be fulfilled and Jesus will fulfill that on the cross.

As we celebrate this feast of the Presentation, we also unite with Jesus and present ourselves to be consecrated for the salvation of the world.

May the blessed candles remind us that our lives are to be a continual sacrifice to God so that through us, the work of salvation that was begun in Jesus will be continued and fulfilled.

May our lives be like lighted candles that bring the light of God's love to the world.

This is a day…

ü  … to renew our commitment and zeal for the Lord

ü  … to rekindle the fire of our love and faith in the Lord

ü  … to restore our initial enthusiasm and interest for the Lord

ü  … to revitalize our knowledge and comprehension of the Lord

Life will constantly take us to situations where we will face tough and hard moments.

Can we allow the Lord to fill the “papers of our life” – the canvas of our life – the way He wishes…

… and bowing before His Holy Will - say Yes to Him - and live in joy and peace?

May we grow in our conviction of our “belongingness” to the Lord…

… and be fearless and courageous in giving “external expression to our Faith!”

Yes, let us pray: “Lord, I belong to You and to You alone, Amen!”


Purify from selfishness! 

Present the self with sacredness! 

Proclaim the Divine Self with skillfulness! 


Purify from sinfulness! 

Present the selflessness! 

Proclaim the saintliness! 


Do I consecrate myself? Or

Do I contradict myself?

GOD BLESS YOU 

Good morning. Have a nice safe day

Happy feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the temple.