Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Simeon with Infant Jesus, Petr Brandl, 1725 Translation From the Holy Gospel According to Luke At that time after eight days were accomplished, that the Child should be circumcised, His name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. A Message from Pope Benedict XVI's Homily for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, 2008. Today, we are beginning a new year and Christian hope takes [...]