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Today, February 2, the feast of Candlemas or the blessing of candles , the symbol of Christ, and Him who 'came to enlighten the Gentiles.
Here is the prayer of blessing:

O God, the source and the source of all light,
that today you revealed to the holy old man Simeon, the Christ,
true light of all nations,
bless these candles and listen to the prayers of your people ,
who comes to you with these bright signs and hymns of praise;
guide him on the path of goodness,
it comes to light that has no end.
through Christ our Lord.
(from www.chiesacattolica.it at the following link )

This date coincides with the presentation of Jesus' at the Temple , 40 days after his birth, or December 25, as required by Jewish law. Also coincides with the end of purification of Mary, since, according to the Jewish conception, a woman remains unclean for all 40 days following delivery.
Cosi 'in the Gospel of Luke (2:22) is told in the presentation of Jesus' in the Temple, with the blessing of the aged Simeon.

When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord and to offer a sacrifice of a pair of doves or two young pigeons, as required Law of the Lord.
Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon, a just man and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, the Holy Spirit was upon him, had foretold that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Prompted by the Spirit, he went to the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the Law, he took him into his arms and blessed God

"Now let us, O Lord, your servant
depart in peace according to thy word;
because my eyes have seen your salvation,
you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
light for revelation to the Gentiles
and glory of thy people Israel. "

The father and mother were amazed at what was said about him. Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: "He is here for the fall and rising of many in Israel, a sign of contradiction, that may be revealed the thoughts of many hearts. And a sword will pierce your soul. "
there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. It was a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from the time he was girl, then was widowed and now she was eighty years old. She never left the temple, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers. Coming up at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke of him to those looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.


The photo above is taken by " AHEF " on Flickr, Creative Commons license. The work
"Presentation of Jesus' in the Temple" by Gentile da Fabriano and 'in the public domain (see details )