Sunday

2 Feb 2025

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Cycle C Click here for all content for this cycle Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Cycle C

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Malachi 3:1-4  God's messenger comes not to destroy but to purify the community of its sin.

Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10  The king of glory enters the city, and the celebration of his victory begins.

Hebrews 2:14-18  Jesus is a new kind of high priest who rescues his people from death itself.

Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32  On the day of their son’s presentation, the parents of Jesus receive two prophecies.

More resources for the month available in Seasonal notes.

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Homilist’s overview of February

Liturgical themes and feasts

This month, the Holy Year calendar observes a Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel (8-9); a Jubilee of Artists (16-18); and one for Deacons (21-23). How might your parish recognize and honor those in your community who serve in these ways?

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

When you hit the “enter” button on a keyboard or keypad, you confirm a transaction or get a path to information you desire.

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Featured Exploring the Word

The possibilities a child presents

Here’s the good news for those who’ve just had a baby: You get to take home a bundle of love who will be the apple of your eye for years to come. It's like being born again yourself.

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Homily stories

Keep hope alive

Most people have endured what feels like interminable waiting. Maybe it’s for a desperately needed job or a serious health test result.

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Homily stories

A godmother to strangers

After the last Sunday Mass, she would stay in church. She kept herself busy gathering the discarded bulletins, spilled Cheerios, and dropped tissues from the pews.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Brothers and sisters, as we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for forgiveness and strength.

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Quotes

Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.

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Browse the library

Browse our library for additional Feast of the Presentation of the Lord material.

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