The pope noted how Mary and Joseph were “deeply moved and astonished” as Simeon identified Jesus through these three significant words: salvation, light, and a sign of contradiction.
The Very Revd Dr Edward Dowler (Dean of Chichester) reflects on the Feast Day of ‘Candlemas’, when Jesus is presented at the temple by Joseph and Mary. This moment features a diverse range of people, ...
These fires, visible for miles, force us to wrestle with the meaning of light and fire amid suffering and destruction. Jesus’ aphorisms — short, impactful sayings — invite us to reflect on such ...