Gospel of the Day – Luke 2:22-40

“And when the days of her purification were fulfilled according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
(According to what is written in the law of the Lord:

Every firstborn male will be consecrated to the Lord);
And to give the offering according to the provisions of the law of the Lord: A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.

There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and God-fearing, hoping for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

And it was revealed to him, by the Holy Spirit, that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

And by the Spirit he went to the temple, and when the parents brought the child Jesus, to do with him according to the law,

He then took him in his arms, and praised God, and said:
Now, Lord, you dismiss your servant in peace, according to your word;

For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared before the face of all people; Light to enlighten the nations, And for the glory of your people Israel.

And Joseph and his mother marveled at the things that were said about him.
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother:

Behold, this is set for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is contradicted

(And a sword will pierce your own soul too); so that the thoughts of many hearts may be manifested.

And the prophetess Hannah, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, was there. She was already advanced in age, and had lived with her husband for seven years, since her virginity;

And she was a widow, about eighty-four years old, and did not move away from the temple, serving God in fasting and prayer, night and day.

And coming at the same time, she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were waiting for redemption in Jerusalem.

And when they had completed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city Nazareth.

And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him“.

Luke 2:22-40

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