Candlemas Blessing - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

A Candlemas blessing will take place during weekend Mass on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, February 1-2. On this feast day, we commemorate the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem 40 days after his birth. The candlelight is an outward and visible sign of Christ, illuminating our hearts and inner being. It is customary on Candlemas to bless candles – those to be used throughout the liturgical year. Please feel free to bring your own home candles to be blessed.