Catholic Mass Reading Of The Day! TUESDAY 30 December 2014 ~ Christmas Week 1 Jn 2:1-17 (Do the will of God) Ps 96:1-3,5-6 (Glory & Power) Lk 2:36-40 SHE SPOKE OF THE CHILD Luke is fond of pairing male and female figures in his narrative. The role of Simeon and Anna in the Temple at the end of the birth narrative balances the role of Zechariah and Elizabeth at the beginning. Anna’s blessing, though not recorded, is characterized as praising God and speaking about the child. Since the description corresponds to the content of Simeon’s oracles, we can probably say that Anna’s prophecy matched his. Similarly, the reference to “all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” serves as an inclusion, balancing the description of Simeon as one who was “looking forward to the consolation of Israel” at the beginning of this scene. Simeon and Anna, who represent the pious ones, declare that Jesus is the one who will bring, salvation for Israel, but not all would receive this salvation. Jesus himself would be rejected, and many in Israel would reject the Gospel, but it was also meant for “a light for revelation to the Gentiles.” Have you accepted the revelation that Jesus makes? How will you show this in your life today? ~ Reflection on the Holy Gospel according to Luke 2:36-40 youtu.be/W9WkQhvbi84…
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