CATHOLIC MASS READINGS: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Friday 2.2.18 – USCCB/NABRV

“… Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord … Simeon … was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. … and when the parents brought in the child Jesus … he took Him into his arms and blessed God …. There was also a prophetess, Anna … she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. …”