DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage
Dear Friend in the Lord,
“Prophet Simeon” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Holy Spirit had assured Prophet Simeon that he would see the Infant Messiah, before he died. This was fulfilled when Jesus was brought to the Temple for Presentation. Ponder on, “When our faith in Jesus is deep and personal, the Holy Spirit will constantly reveal God’s Will to us; to deepen our relationship with Him.”
Fr Philip Heng, S.J.
Luke 2:25-32
Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he looked forward to the restoration of Israel and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he had set eyes on the Christ of the Lord.
Prompted by the Spirit he came to the Temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the Law required, he took him into his arms and blessed God; and he said: ‘Now, Master, you are letting your servant go in peace as you promised; for my eyes have seen the salvation which you have made ready in the sight of the nations; a light of revelation for the gentiles and glory for your people Israel.’