--- title: Daily Gospel Reflection for February 2, 2018 - Presentation of the Lord description: Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/2018/02/02/daily-gospel-reflection-february-2-2018-presentation-lord/#) # Daily Gospel Reflection for February 2, 2018 - Presentation of the Lord Feb 2, 2018 5:01:35 AM  |  by [Charisse Tierney](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/charisse-tierney) Receive Daily Gospel Reflections in your inbox ***Today's Gospel: [Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32](http://usccb.org/bible/readings/020218.cfm) - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord*** A few months after enduring a miscarriage, my husband and I conceived again. It was terrifying. I struggled daily to trust in God’s care and not collapse under the weight of the fear that we might lose another child. Finally, while praying in the silence of our church one day, I knew what I had to do. I walked up to our statue of Mary, lit a candle beneath her, and presented the child in my womb to her. I gave our little one completely over to her care, knowing that, in turn, she would petition her Son to answer our prayers for a healthy baby. We did have our baby, but a severe heart defect led to a few hospital stays and open heart surgery. While her heart defect was an unexpected challenge, we were amazed at the blessings it inspired. Prayers, donations, meals, and our own family’s strengthened bond of love and support -within our darkest moments, our baby Zelie still managed to be a beacon of light. And I attribute all of it to the moment I presented her to Jesus through Mary. ### Ponder: How have your children’s challenges provided unexpected light in your life? ### Pray: Mother Mary, please help me to present my children to God as you did, releasing my fears and anxieties for them into your care. --- *Copyright 2018 Charisse Tierney* **Receive CatholicMom.com newsletters in your inbox, including the Daily Gospel Reflection each morning!** * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * **Interests ** Daily Digest Daily Gospel Reflections Sunday Brunch Specials Catholic Mom.com Book Club   [![Gospel Reflections 800x800 gold outline](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Gospel-Reflections-800x800-gold-outline-400x400.png)](http://catholicmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Gospel-Reflections-800x800-gold-outline.png) ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F02%2F02%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-february-2-2018-presentation-lord%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F02%2F02%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-february-2-2018-presentation-lord%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F02%2F02%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-february-2-2018-presentation-lord%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Daily%20Gospel%20Reflection%20for%20February%202%2C%202018%20-%20Presentation%20of%20the%20Lord) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F02%2F02%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-february-2-2018-presentation-lord%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2F2018%2F02%2F02%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-february-2-2018-presentation-lord%2F%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Charisse Tierney](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/CHARISSE%20TIERNEY.jpeg) ### [Charisse Tierney](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/charisse-tierney) Charisse Tierney lives in Wichita, Kansas, with her husband Rob and seven children. Charisse is a stay-at-home mom, musician, NFP teacher, and a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd catechist. She is also a contributing author to *The Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion* and *Family Foundations* magazine. 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