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Ep. 173 – God Returns to His Temple: Jesus’ Presentation Explained

Mass Readings for February 2, 2026

Step into the Temple as we break with tradition and swap out Sunday’s Gospel to uncover the hidden depths of the Feast of the Presentation. Why are purification, circumcision, and presentation all tangled together—and what’s really happening when the Holy Family brings Jesus to Jerusalem? We’ll unravel four exquisite Old Testament layers connecting the presentation to Passover, the Exodus, prophecies from Malachi and Isaiah, and see how characters like Simeon and Anna bring lost tribes and ancient hopes to vivid life. If you thought this was just a sweet baby-Jesus story, think again—this episode reveals how the Lord’s sudden arrival purifies not just his Temple, but the world itself. Read more.

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Ep. 173 – God Returns to His Temple: Jesus’ Presentation Explained
Ep. 173 – God Returns to His Temple: Jesus’ Presentation Explained
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The Gospel Goes Public: Capernaum, the Kingdom, and the Call to Fish for Men
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The Presentation: Watchmen, Widows, and the Go’el
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From Honor to Contempt: Jesus Returns to Nazareth
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The Baptism of Jesus: A New Exodus Begins
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Epiphany Revealed: The Magi, the Star, and the Rightful King of the Jews
Jesus, the New Samuel
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Can God Make a Promise He Can't Keep?
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Advent Through History: From 600 BC to Today
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