FRIDAY 29th DECEMBER 2023
Luke 2, 22-35
“As his parents came in with the child Jesus to do with him as the law required, Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying, “Now, O Lord, according to your promise, you may let your servant go in peace. For my eyes have seen your Saviour, whom you have set before all peoples, a light to enlighten the nations and the glory of your people Israel”.
Today an old man welcomes Jesus as a child. The arms of the old man Simeon are like the chalice that gathers the salvation awaited for centuries by the people of Israel and by all humanity.
– Simeon’s arms feel that the Saviour has arrived.
– His eyes, as a tired old man, see the light of salvation.
– And his lips, which have uttered so many prayers, proclaim the light of salvation for all peoples.
* May your arms work to make the world feel that salvation has come and is present.
* May the joy of your eyes, your words and your gestures show the light of salvation.
* May your lips also proclaim Jesus Christ, the Saviour and the Light of the world.
Good day to you.
Antonio Sanjuan Cmf
