Sunday, February 2, 2025

Candlemas

All the darkness in the world
cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.

    Francis of Assisi, The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi

In Christianity, Candlemas is a feast of light at the midpoint of winter which also commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the temple. Traditionally on this day, churches bless all the candles they will use during the coming year.