Person: Anna
What happens when God is merciful?
The story of Jesus’ presentation at the temple, was the equivalent of pushing the button at a pedestrian crossing. Simeon and Anna heralded the countdown that would stop the traffic as they waited for Jesus to grow up and begin his salvific ministry to Israel and to the world….
Age
Luke 2:36-40. It is difficult for us to lose our preconceptions, however, as we grow in our faith, and as the Spirit directs us, we begin to see the world as God sees it….
Purification
Luke 2:22-24. Private or public rituals and ceremonies demonstrate that we are serious about our relationship with God….
How can we have faithfulness and trust?
In this reflection from Rev Gav on Luke 2.22-40, we encounter two special envoys from God, Simeon and Anna, and learn how God speaks through those who are in their later years….
and then