Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Simeon in the Temple,Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, 1672 Translation of the Gospel According to Luke At that time Joseph and Mary, the mother of Jesus, were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning Him, And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His Mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel: and for a sign which shall be contradicted: and thine own soul a sword [...]