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Pope Francis says Mass for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in St. Peter's Basilica, Feb. 2, 2022. | Credit: Vatican Media

The Presentation of the Lord: A Symbol of the Messiah’s Embrace

Feb 2, 2024

On this day we remember when Mary and Joseph carried the infant Jesus to the Temple to fulfill the law.

Pope Francis says Mass for the feast of the Presentation of the Lord in St. Peter's Basilica, Feb. 2, 2022. Vatican Media

Never Lose Amazement at God's Wonders, Pope Francis Tells Consecrated Religious 

Feb 3, 2022

The amazed joy of Simeon and Anna at encountering and embracing Christ at the Temple is a virtue that consecrated religious should remember and imitate, the pope said in a homily addressed to religious brothers and sisters. 

A nun at the prayer vigil for consecrated life in St. Peter's Square , Jan. 28, 2016. Alexey Gotovskiy/CNA.

Five Things to Know about the World Day for Consecrated Life

Feb 2, 2022

Consecrated women and men — together with Catholics in general — are invited to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life this week. Established by St. John Paul II, the day recognizes the beauty and impact of a life dedicated to poverty, chastity, and obedience. 

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