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Rev Robert F, Tucker, St. Louis de Montfort Parish, Litchfield

Do you share the joy that Simeon and Anna did marveling at what they say about this forty-day old child of a poor and observant Jewish couple?

We are celebrating the fact that Mary and Joseph are bringing Jesus to the temple to fulfill the law on Jewish boys from the Torah. How amazed must these parents have been to see this couple, Simeon and Anna, recognizing in this six-week old child the Savior of the World!

This is our occasion to see that we must be the light of God because we were presented by our parents for Baptism. As we are now living in the year 2020, so we may need to let this presentation affect our sight. May we begin seeing 20-20 vision as we want 20-20 on our eye chart exam, so in 2020, we need to focus on Christ.

We are told in the second reading from Hebrews that, Christ became like his brothers and sisters in all things but sin. So with the light and hope of eternal life, we are asked to walk in the example of Jesus the way, the truth and the life. By prayer, effort and work, we are called to allow the Holy Spirit to move us as the Spirit did Simeon and Anna to recognize Jesus and to focus on Him and not on Self. May the words of Simeon affect our choices and decisions for living a 20-20 Christ focus as we live and believe that, Jesus is the light of Revelation to the Gentiles and a glory for your people, Israel.

A wealthy man was dying and called for the Priest. He stated, I never cared for church or you or the Lord, but Im about to die and I want to be sure of eternal matters and salvation. Do you suppose that if I gave $l million to the church and $100,000 to you personally I would get into heaven?

The priest replied, Listen Sir, I cant say for sure, but what do you have to lose? Its worth a try.

For the believer, it is not trying to buy your way but to live your way into heaven. The closer we are to God, the more aware we are of Gods presence in our everyday lives. Simeon and Anna could see with the eyes of their minds and hearts not only with human eyes and so had 20-20 faith focus. The better we know about God and strive to act in a faith-filled way, the more visible He will be for us.

Monday is the Feast of St. Blaise, the traditional day for the blessing of throats with blessed candles, so we might more willingly speak the light and word of God. The custom comes from a time when there were many blessings given to people to better practice their faith in the course of the year. This blessing of throats has continued for good health of the throat and speech.

Perhaps this blessing may give us the opportunity to watch over and improve our speech and to more often speak the truth. May we be more open to appreciate and be attentive to the voices of others. May we have a 20-20 faith focus outside self and more on God and others this week and month, with its extra day a leap year.

Link:
Rev. Robert Tucker: Presentation of the Lord - Torrington Register Citizen

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