(Luke 2:22-40)
Today is the feast of the
presentation of the Lord. It is celebrated forty days after Christmas.
In accordance with the Jewish
tradition, it is the feast of purification. It was supposed to be the
purification of the Mother of Jesus. But Jesus and indeed the entire Holy
Family was presented. Jesus, the Holy One, the Holy Lord, and the Son of the
Most High made Himself impure for our sake to present us all to God. He
presents us as we are to make us as we should be.
His presentation was a thing of
joy. His coming into the temple was a glorious event. It brought jubilation and
freedom from tribulation. It brought God closer to the heart of man, as we saw
in Simeon who took Jesus in his arms and blessed God. It brought fulfilment to
long awaited and anticipated blessings.
Jesus presents us to the world as
light to enlighten our world just as He was the light for the gentiles. He
challenges us to purify our lives like gold and shine out like light to a dark
world. When we do this, we are representing Him well and at the same time
presenting ourselves like perfect offerings acceptable to God just as He was
acceptable to God.
The important question we should
ask ourselves today is: What are we presenting to God? Are we sincere in asking
God to purify us or are we enjoying dwelling in evil?
LET US PRAY
We thank You Lord God on this
feast of the presentation of Jesus Christ in the temple. We too are presented
to You. Accept us and purify us. Make us light in the world to shine in
goodness to the greater glory of your name, we ask this through Christ our
Lord. Amen
God bless your day.
Happy feast day.
Happy World day for Consecrated
Life
Rev Fr Julian O Ekeh
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