What a shame that this has been abandoned in the Novus Ordo. This is why so many modern Catholics have been disenchanted and uninterested in Catholic tradition and our rich spirituality!!
Not abandoned by our Novus Ordo priest.
Can’t really speak in genralities like that, can we?
He loves Candlemas and has the right kind of candles for everyone.
Also any feast, solemnity, memorial — he is right there on top of it — unless he wants to do a votive Mass for the Blessed Virgin Mary or for the cause of life on plain days (no special commerations).
SIMEON IS OPEN TO THE LORD’S ACTION [Presentation of the Lord}
[Feast of the] Presentation of the Lord
Orthodox Feast of The Presentation of Our Lord and Savior in the Temple; February 2