Held by the God Who Comes Close

 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

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In our faith formation group, we talked about something close to every heart—
what does a personal relationship with God really look like?
Some name it as faith.
Some feel it as salvation.
Some sense it as a quiet presence that never quite lets go.

But today’s feast gives us the clearest picture of all:
God comes personally—
not from afar,
not in power,
but in humility.
He steps into our world, into our flesh, into our ordinary days.

And the Catechism helps us see the shape of that relationship.
The Creed tells us what we believe.
The Sacraments show us how we worship.
Morality teaches us how we live.
Prayer becomes how we speak to God, heart to heart.

And the sacraments—
they are not just holy moments.
They are God’s own proclamation:
“I desire relationship with you.”
Baptism says, “You belong.”
Eucharist says, “I am with you.”
Reconciliation whispers, “Come home.”

So on this feast of the Presentation, we remember:
The God who made the stars lets Himself be held.
The King of Glory enters His Temple in the arms of Mary.
And He comes to meet you the same way—
personally, humbly, lovingly—
inviting you into a relationship that shapes
what you believe,
how you worship,
how you live,
and how you pray.

 Prayer

Lord Jesus,
You come to us in humility and love.
Open our hearts to recognize Your presence,
to trust Your nearness,
and to walk in the relationship You desire for us.
Hold us close,
and lead us deeper into faith, worship, and love.
Amen.