Fourth
Joyful Mysteries ~ Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple
Luke, Chapter Two
[22] And after the days of her purification, according
to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to
present him to the Lord: [23] As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every
male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: [24] And to offer a
sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of
turtledoves, or two young pigeons: [25] And behold there was a man in Jerusalem
named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of
Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.
[26] And he had received an answer from the Holy
Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
[27] And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in
the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, [28] He also
took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said: [29] Now thou dost dismiss
thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace; [30] Because my eyes have
seen thy salvation,
[31] Which thou hast prepared before the face of all
peoples: [32] A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy
people Israel. [33] And his father and mother were wondering at those things
which were spoken concerning him. [34] 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;
[35] And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts
may be revealed.
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