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Melchior Broederlam (1381-1409) Presentation in the Temple & Flight to Egypt Tempera on wood, 1393-1399

Presentation Day

By On February 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

For many Christians, today is the feast of the Presentation (called the Encounter in the east), a mystery of love, life, family and vocation. Here’s my vintage 2010 post with some reflections on family, vocation [...]

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The Presentation & Encountering St. Joseph

By On February 2, 2010 · 3 Comments

I feel sorry for Simeon, Anna, the Holy Family and the turtledoves. They get overlooked for a groundhog. In their humility, they might rejoice at the humor of this, but I for one think it’s a shame.

Today is the feast of the Presentation, called

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