The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Jesus commemorates Simeon’s prophecy that Jesus would be a “light of revelation to the Gentiles.” This feast is also known as Candlemas, since it is the day that candles are blessed for use throughout the Church year. The candles which we will bless remind us that Jesus is the light and has entrusted us with the mission to evangelize by bringing His light out to the world where there is darkness.