Candlemas 2024

Many gathered for Candlemas on a mild February evening at St. Mark’s Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The liturgy was balm for the soul with a solemn blessing of candles, procession and sung Mass including Chant and Victoria’s Missa O Magnum Mysterium. Following Mass, we gathered in Carolyn Hall for refreshments and a reflection given by Dr. Jacob Benda, Director of Music, Liturgy & Sacred Arts at the University of St. Thomas. Dr. Benda spoke about the Transcendent Power of Music, reminding that sacred music is first and foremost about Christ and our relationship to and with Him.

Photos courtesy of Gianna Bonello, Giannabonello.com