Did You Know Jesus Celebrated Hanukkah? | Rise Up

Welcome to Rise Up with Father Jonathan Meyer!

Today’s Gospel begins with a surprising detail—Jesus was in Jerusalem for the Feast of the Dedication… Hanukkah! Yes, Jesus celebrated Hanukkah because He was a faithful, practicing Jew. Just as Jesus went on pilgrimage, observed holy days, and prayed throughout the day, we are called to follow His example.

 

But there’s more—you are now the temple! Through your baptism and the renewal of your baptismal promises at Easter, you were consecrated as a dwelling place of God.

 

Let today be a day to rejoice:

You are a temple. Jesus celebrates you.

Amen. 🙏