Feb. 2 isn’t just Groundhog Day; halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, Feb. 2 is Candlemas in the Christian church, the Feast of Brigid in Goddess theology and Imbolc to Pagans.

Richard Childress directs His Majesty’s Men. The ensemble has an upcoming concert in Chicago on Aug. 12 at the Church of St. John Cantius. The program will feature multiple newly commissioned Marian ...