Today, we remember the presentation of Christ in the temple, follow the law of Moses. This is something every Jewish family did, it was part of their role as members of the community. Even though Jesus would one day become the object of worship, this is a reminder that he was a real part of the human experience, and did not come to destroy the law. He said as much in Matthew 5:17. In this moment, the infant Jesus was joining his family in following the law to the letter.