Candlemas (2nd February) is about half way between Christmas and Easter. It’s a pivotal point when we look back at Jesus’ birth and forward to Easter, his suffering, death and resurrection. Here is a meditation on the different reactions to the birth of Jesus that we find in the Christmas story. Based on an idea from Sylvia Penny.

For further reading :

Luke 1-2

Matthew 1:18-2:18

PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ,

light of the nations and glory of Israel:

make your home among us,

and present us pure and holy

to your heavenly Father,

your God, and our God.

Amen