February 2, 2015: Presentation of the Lord
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| What connections with today's readings can you make before looking at mine at the bottom? |
- The Light of Christ/ Fishel
- Thus saith the Lord/But who may abide the day of his coming?, from Messiah/ Handel: traditional, "soulful" (1st reading)
- And he shall purify, from Messiah/ Handel: traditional, "soulful" (1st reading)
- Lift up your heads, O ye gates, from Messiah/ Handel (psalm)
- Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!/ Celoni (2 versions) (psalm)
- Nunc dimittis (Lk 2:29-32 of gospel): chant, Gretchaninoff/Lindsay setting
- Christ, be our Light/ Farrell (another) (gospel)
- All the ends of the earth/ Haas (sample audio, fresh instrumentation, one more) (gospel)
- All the ends of the earth/ Dufford (gospel)
- We are the light of the world/ Grief: standard, contemporary
Pope Francis homily: it's here [added 2-3-15]
- Mal 3:1-4 My messenger will prepare the way. The Lord will come to the temple, but who will endure that day? He, like the refiner’s fire, will purify the sons of Levi, that they may offer sacrifice pleasing to God.
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| Turtle doves (gospel) |
- Ps 24:7-10 "Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!" Open up that the king of glory, strong and mighty, may enter!
- Heb 2:14-18 Jesus shared in our flesh to free those subject to slavery. He had to become like us to expiate sin. Because he was tested through suffering, he can help those being tested.
- Lk 2:22-40 Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to God. Simeon prayed to their amazement: “Master, you may let me go in peace; I've seen your salvation, a light to Gentiles and glory for Israel.” To Mary: “This child will be a sign to be contradicted, and a sword will pierce you.” Prophetess Anna thanked God and spoke about the child. Jesus grew and became strong and wise, and God's favor was on him. They returned to Nazareth.
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| Two young pigeons (gospel) |
- Fr. Chris Bazyouros homily podcast: open up to receive the King's light
- Creighton: Imagine taking your child to church and having a someone hold your son and say he'd seen salvation!
- One Bread One Body: "Die and shine": Jesus is the Light to the nations, but people loved darkness. If we accept Jesus as our Light, we'll become lights, giving forth light by being consumed, like candles. But we're hesitant to lose our life to give our light.
- Passionist: As we read today about elderly Simeon and Anna who longed for the fulfillment of their hopes, look at the elderly around us who, living through sorrows, continue with hope and faith. May we always welcome and treasure their witness.
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| Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Holbein) |
- DailyScripture.net: The Holy Spirit reveals to the Savior's presence, as he did to Simeon, and renews our hope in God's promise. Jesus, "the new temple," make your home in me. Mary receives a crown of joy and a cross of sorrow. What's holding me back from unqualified trust and submission to God today?
Outfit legend
- Clock tie bar: who shall endure the day of his coming? (1st reading)
- 'Christmas lights' tie: Christ is a light to the nations (gospel); Christmas season used to extend through today
- White shirt and (yes but not shown) socks: color of Presentation (feast of the Lord)
- Gold- and silver-colored accessories: The Lord will refine Levi like gold or silver (1st reading)
- 'Angel' pin: Jesus helped Abraham's descendents, not angels (2nd reading)
- 'Kentucky/Unbridled spirit sign' pin: The Spirit was upon Simeon (gospel); Jesus will be 'sign' to be contradicted (gospel)
- 'Eyeball' tie pin: "My eyes have seen your salvation" (gospel)
- 'Sword' tie pin: Simeon: "Mary, a sword will pierce you..." (gospel)
- 'Girl with heart' pin: "...so the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed" (gospel)
- 'Owl' tie pin: Jesus grew in wisdom (gospel)
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