I advise you to do as Simeon did, who, burning with a holy desire to see the Desired One of all nations, the Light of the Gentiles, urged by this divine zeal, went to the temple. There his desires were fulfilled when he received in his arms this precious and worship-worthy host. From the moment we awaken from sleep, let us await the Messiah in gentle and holy concentration. Let us be convinced that he will come to the temple to offer his sacrifice.
M. Mectilde of the Blessed Sacrament
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, the Day of Consecrated Life, is for us a feast of thanksgiving for the gift of vocation and the grace of persevering in it every day.
