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Presentation of Mary in the Temple | Alfonso Boschi
Presentation of Mary in the Temple | Alfonso Boschi
What is happening? Who is in the image? What's going to happen?
What is happening? Who is in the image? What's going to happen?
Today we remember the Feast of the Presentation of Mary by Mary’s parents, Saint Anne and Saint Joachim.
Today we remember the Feast of the Presentation of Mary by Mary’s parents, Saint Anne and Saint Joachim.
When Mary was three years old, her parents took Mary to the temple. Her parents wanted her to be one of God's children. They wanted her to always love God and say ‘Yes’ to God.
When Mary was three years old, her parents took Mary to the temple. Her parents wanted her to be one of God's children. They wanted her to always love God and say ‘Yes’ to God.
When Mary was about 14 years old, the Angel Gabriel came to her...and asked her to be the Mother of Jesus. Mary said "Yes".
When Mary was about 14 years old, the Angel Gabriel came to her...and asked her to be the Mother of Jesus. Mary said "Yes".
Many years later in Ireland a woman called Nano Nagle had seen the poor children in the streets who had no food, or families, or education.
Like Mary, Nano said "yes" to God when she saw these poor children. Nano walked the alleyways, carrying her lantern, teaching children how to read and write. Nano became known as the Lady of the Lantern.
That's why we ask you to 'Let Your Light Shine".
Nano Nagle started the Presentation Order - a group of women who devoted their lives to helping poor children.
The Sisters of the Presentation Order arrived in Lismore from Ireland and started St Carthage's school on the 11th October 1886. That's 136 Years ago!
Who is in the picture above? What is the lady carrying?
We let our light shine to carry on the work of Nano Nagle - when we are responsible, respectful, work and play safely and try to be the best person we can be.
Let us pray together:
God of Light, help us let our own light shine.
Help us to be responsible students.
Help us to always be respectul.
Help us always play and work safely.
Help us be the best person we can be.
May we say 'Yes' just as Mary and Nano Nagle did.
Let our light shine!
Amen
Teacher Information:
Teacher Information:
This feast stresses an important truth about Mary: From the beginning of her life, she was dedicated to God.
This feast stresses an important truth about Mary: From the beginning of her life, she was dedicated to God.
She herself became a greater temple than any made by hands.
She herself became a greater temple than any made by hands.
God came to dwell in her in a marvelous manner and made her Holy for her for her unique role in God’s saving work. At the same time, the magnificence of Mary enriches us for we too are temples of God and sanctified (made Holy) in order that we might enjoy and share in God’s saving work.
God came to dwell in her in a marvelous manner and made her Holy for her for her unique role in God’s saving work. At the same time, the magnificence of Mary enriches us for we too are temples of God and sanctified (made Holy) in order that we might enjoy and share in God’s saving work.
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The feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated by the entire Church on the 21st of November. This feast recalls a time when the Blessed Virgin Mary’s parents, Saints Anne and Joachim, dedicated her to God at the temple when she was three years old. With prayers and offerings they dedicated her to God’s service.
The feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated by the entire Church on the 21st of November. This feast recalls a time when the Blessed Virgin Mary’s parents, Saints Anne and Joachim, dedicated her to God at the temple when she was three years old. With prayers and offerings they dedicated her to God’s service.
Nano Nagle founded a community of religious sisters and she named it after this event in Mary’s life. They are the Presentation Sisters. The Presentation Sisters arrived in Lismore from Ireland 131 years ago and began St Carthage’s School on the 11th October 1886.
Nano Nagle founded a community of religious sisters and she named it after this event in Mary’s life. They are the Presentation Sisters. The Presentation Sisters arrived in Lismore from Ireland 131 years ago and began St Carthage’s School on the 11th October 1886.
Nano Nagle often made visits late into the night, carrying her lantern along the alleyways. Before long, Nano became known as the Lady of the Lantern.
Nano Nagle often made visits late into the night, carrying her lantern along the alleyways. Before long, Nano became known as the Lady of the Lantern.
“If I could be of service in saving souls in any part of the globe, I would gladly do all in my power.” ~Nano Nagle
“If I could be of service in saving souls in any part of the globe, I would gladly do all in my power.” ~Nano Nagle
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