Candlemas
January 31, 2021
Welcome to our service to celebrate Candlemas – the Presentation of Jesus in the temple … More Candlemas
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Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis
February 10, 2020
This article first appeared in the February 2017 issue of our parish magazine. You can read it again here: Taken from the gospel of St Luke (2:29-32), the text of the Song of Simeon is: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, According to thy word; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, … More Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
February 6, 2019
How many of us will admit to watching Dr. Who either the earlier episodes or the more recent ones and enjoying the adventures he and I now have to say she gets up to … More Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Candlemas
February 23, 2018
We all know Candlemas as the time in the Christian year when we bless the candles that are used in church throughout the year and as the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple when it was customary for parents to present their baby boy in the temple to give thanks to God … More Candlemas
Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis
March 7, 2017
Simeon spent his whole life waiting. At last, Jesus’ parents took him to the temple to be presented as a new born baby. Simeon took Him in his arms and knew that his long wait was over … More Song of Simeon, or Nunc Dimittis
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