Aim Higher Podcast: Candlemas Day!

In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine discuss the upcoming feast of Candlemas Day, which is celebrated on February 2nd. Father Anthony also reads from Father Francis Weiser's book, "The Holyday Book," which includes a chapter dedicated to this particular feast. The chapter explores the history of Candlemas as well as the customs associated with it from various countries, leading to some interesting discussion points. The words of the song sung in the province of Vorarlberg: Hail, glorious herald, holy light, God sends you from His Heaven bright, Your cheerful glow and golden rays May bring us happy summer days. Lead us through earthly toil and strife To everlasting light and life. Liturgical Prayer: Almighty and eternal God, we humbly beseech Thy majesty: as Thy only-begotten Son was presented in the temple this day in the substance of our flesh, so let us be presented unto Thee with cleansed souls. Amen. Skip to the 25:30 mark to listen to the part about the feast day.