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Tomorrow, February 2, is The Feast Of the Presentation of Our Lord. Celebrations recall Joesph and Mary carrying Jesus from the outskirts of Judea to the City of Peace, Jerusalem. Here, Our Lord is presented, or offered, to the Lord, through the Temple's High Priest Simeon.
One's entire gift-of-self to God is consecration to God. The individual's only possession becomes Jesus himself. United States Catholic bishops have transferred this celebration to Sunday, Feb. 5, in order that more people may celebrate the event in Our Lord's earthly life as well as reflect and pray for those who have chosen sole dedication to Jesus.
Below is a version of Simeon's singing response to to seeing Christ in the Temple. Traditionally, Simeon's response is part of many Christian prayers before bedtime, and brings God's brilliant peace to our souls. Also below is a prayer for those in vowed consecration to God, courtesy of the U.S. bishops. Consecration to the Christian God is not a one time thing, but a daily calling upon the Spirit of God for refreshment and renewal.
God our Father, we thank you for calling
men and women to serve in your Son’s
Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests,
consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as
members of Secular Institutes. Renew their
knowledge and love of you, and send your
Holy Spirit to help them respond generously
and courageously to your will. We ask this
through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
One's entire gift-of-self to God is consecration to God. The individual's only possession becomes Jesus himself. United States Catholic bishops have transferred this celebration to Sunday, Feb. 5, in order that more people may celebrate the event in Our Lord's earthly life as well as reflect and pray for those who have chosen sole dedication to Jesus.
Below is a version of Simeon's singing response to to seeing Christ in the Temple. Traditionally, Simeon's response is part of many Christian prayers before bedtime, and brings God's brilliant peace to our souls. Also below is a prayer for those in vowed consecration to God, courtesy of the U.S. bishops. Consecration to the Christian God is not a one time thing, but a daily calling upon the Spirit of God for refreshment and renewal.
God our Father, we thank you for calling
men and women to serve in your Son’s
Kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests,
consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as
members of Secular Institutes. Renew their
knowledge and love of you, and send your
Holy Spirit to help them respond generously
and courageously to your will. We ask this
through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
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