February 2, 2023
Encounter of Our Lord, God and Savior, Jesus Christ with Simeon and Anna
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him according to the custom of the Law, then he took Him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
“Now You may dismiss Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all people, a Light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for the glory of Your people Israel.” (Luke 2:25-32)
The icon is of the Encounter of the Lord with Simeon and Anna.
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Rejoice, O Mother of God, Virgin full of grace. * From you has risen the Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God, * shining upon those who are in darkness. * Rejoice also, you righteous Elder; * for you received in your arms the Deliverer of our souls, * Who has given us resurrection. (Troparion) |
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February Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI - May the Lord God grant to His servant, Pope Benedict XVI, a blessed repose in a place of peace, joy and light. Eternal Memory! |
Teachings of Christ the Savior
“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?" (Mark 8:34-37 ESV)
Truth to Live By
"Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching." (Proverbs 4:1,2 ESV)
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