Revelation 11:19 “Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple.” In November we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of Mary. Tradition tells us that Mary’s parents Sts. Joachim and Anne were unable to conceive. They spent many years praying for a child and upon finally conceiving Mary vowed to dedicate her to the Temple. During this time, children could be dedicated to the temple by their parents and there they would live