In 1997, St. John Paul II established the
special Day of Consecrated Life to coincide with the Feast of the Presentation
of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem (February 2). The Pope gave three
reasons for his selection of February 2 as a special day for religious women
and men: first, to praise and thank the Lord for the gift of consecrated life;
second, to promote the knowledge and appreciation of consecrated women and men
by all the People of God; and third, to invite all those who have dedicated
their life to the cause of the Gospel to celebrate the wonderful ways that Lord
has worked through them.
On this day, we recall that Mary and Joseph
brought the child Jesus to the Temple in accordance with the law to present him
to God. They did what they had the power
to do and what needed to be done. Their
actions were affirmed by those present and they are praised for following the
tradition. May we take time this day to
pray for all those who have been models for us and for those who continue to do
so. May we always remember that God’s
love for us is far greater than our love for God’s is unconditional and full of
grace.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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