[american colleen]

Simeon's Prophecy is one of my favorite passages in the bible. His words convey the joy he must have felt having been given the grace to recognize his Saviour.

[Salvation]

And here they are in this Thought for the Day!

Wednesday, February 2, 2005
The Presentation of the Lord (Feast)

First Reading: Psalm: Second Reading: Gospel:

Malachi 3:1-4 Psalm 24:7-10 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.  -- Simeon at the presentation of Jesus (Lk 2:29-32)