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Candlemas Day: What's the Deal with the Candles and Rosemary Being Blessed?
Catholic families celebrate Candlemas Day by bringing the image of Baby Jesus to the church along with candles and rosemary.
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Candlemas Day, Liturgical History
The story of Simeon's recognition of the Lord continues the theme of manifestation that is seen at Epiphany and the Baptism ... The name Candlemas comes to us from England and refers to the custom of ...
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Scripture Reflection for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Deacon Greg Kandra provides a reflection on the readings and Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, Feb. 2, 2025.
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Thunder Candle, Mother of God of the Blessed
Q: What can you tell me about this image Matka Boska Gromniczna - Mother of God of the Blessed “Thunder Candle"? A: The image captures a Polish legend and is associated to Candlemas Day celebrated on ...
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Cathedral hosts Candlemas to end festivities
The tradition of giving a candle and ribbon to children was started in 1747 by Bishop John de Watteville of Germany. Rev Dr Emma Pennington, the Kent cathedral's canon missioner, said: "Candlemas ...