February 2nd is the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or Candlemas. 40 days after Christmas we commemorate the ritual purification of the Blessed Mother and the presentation of Christ in the Temple. In celebration, I’m posting a Salvation Prayer Inspired by the Example of Holy Simeon the God-Receiver, who greeted the Holy Family at the temple during the presentation.
Salvation Prayer Inspired by the Example of Simeon
Thou, O Lord, art salvation, and thine is salvation. We rejoice that thou hast given it unto us; we beseech thee that thou wilt grant it unto us, even to the end. Pour out, we beseech thee, thy blessing on thy people; that so the curse of our punishment may be removed, and we grow rich in the fruits of justice. Amen
