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Presentation of Christ in the temple: or, Candlemas

They came, as called, according to the Law. Though they were poor and had to keep things simple, They moved in grace, in quietness, in awe, For God was coming with them to His temple.

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PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE

Candlemas With certitude Simeon opened ancient arms to infant light. Decades before the cross, the tomb and the new life, he knew new life. What depth of faith he drew on, turning illumined towards deep night. Denise Levertov (1923–1997) image from National Catholic Register

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