THE GOSPEL
Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32Every male that opens the womb
shall be consecrated to the Lord.
For
the price of
two turtledoves,
a poor man’s offering,
a king made an offer of sacrifice.
Gates lifted. The King of Glory entered.
And a child redeemed the world.
Our universe rich now,
beyond any
telling.
Lord,
let us wait for you in your Spirit.
with Anna and Simeon,
as
you,
are born
into our world,
and into our hearts,
today,
moment
by
moment.
THE FIRST READING
Malachi 3:1-4
Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me
Christ,
our hearts build,
bearers of your covenant.
Craft us as you would gold and silver.
But shape us gently,
please.
THE SECOND READING
Hebrews 2:14-18
Because he himself was tested through what he suffered,
he is able to help those who are being tested.
Lord, you chose to be flesh and blood.
And you underwent trial,
suffering from
such a
hope.
You, God, came to help us,
to make us more
like you.
We too
have been tested
in every
way.
please,
let your
holy tests
reach all the way
to our hearts!
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