As Jesus is presented in the temple, Simeon and Anna are able to see with the eyes of faith that this little baby is the messiah and savior of the world.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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As Jesus is presented in the temple, Simeon and Anna are able to see with the eyes of faith that this little baby is the messiah and savior of the world.
Mass Readings – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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Simeon’s song of praise at the Presentation of the Jesus in the temple inspires us to call upon the Lord to see and respond to God’s action in our lives.
Mass Readings – Presentation of the Lord (#524)
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Mass Readings – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
As Mary and Joseph present their infant son in the Temple, they encounter Simeon and Anna who give praise to God for the fulfillment of the Lord’s promises – the Messiah has come bringing light into the world! As his disciples may we continue to share this light as we present ourselves for service to God and one another.
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Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast (5th Day in the Octave of Christmas)
Simeon, filled with the Holy Spirit, held the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God, saying:
“Lord, now let your servant go in peace;
your word has been fulfilled:
my own eyes have seen the salvation
which you prepared in the sight of every people,
a light to reveal you to the nations
and the glory of your people Israel.” (Luke 2:29-32)
May our eyes be open, to see God’s hand touching and blessing our lives today!
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Simeon’s Song of Praise, Aert de Gelder; circa 1700-1710, Royal Picture Gallery Mauritshuis, The Hague, Netherlands.