Season of Advent

Simeon’s Song † Amazing Peace

Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart
in peace, According to Your word;
For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
Which You have prepared in the presence of all
peoples,
A light of revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory
​ of Your people Israel.
~ Song of Simeon (Nunc Demittis)

Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:
“This child is destined to cause the falling and
rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign
that will be spoken against, so that the
thoughts of many hearts will be
revealed. And a sword will pierce
your own soul too.”
~ Simeon’s Blessing

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Mary’s Song † Amazing Love

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever. ~ Mary’s Song (The Magnificat)

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