Inspirations at your Fingertips!

The Presentation of the Lord Luke 2:22-40 We celebrate today the presentation of Jesus in the temple. The Scripture mentions the reason for such presentation: "Every first-born male must be consecrated to the Lord – and also to offer in sacrifice, in accordance with what is said in the Law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." We reflect on three things that go with today's feast: First, purification.  Purification is a loaded word; it carries with it realities of "purity" or "purifying".  Through purification, "hearts will be laid bare".  Our transparency before God is always exposed.  Let's allow him to purify all our intentions. Second, light.  Jesus is our light; he lights up our paths.  It's time to give our fullest selves to him and seek his guidance. Third, pure offerings.  The presentation is about offering "the purest sacrifices" coming from our hearts.  Our offerings should be as p...

"Who will resist the day of His coming? Who will remain standing when he appears?" (Malachi, 3:1-4) The reading tells us of the immense power of  Jesus.  Like the power of fire, he will purify us. The Feast of the Presentation should give us an insight of the Light who is Christ himself.  Do not belittle that light.  Make sure the light is shining brightly. Unveil all the potentials of the Christian faith.  We are Christian soldiers; let us not be cold in our faith.  Reach out to all people through this light; expand to the next generation the presence of God.  What we sow today, we shall reap tomorrow.  The future of our children and our children's children will depend on how we live out our faith today.