Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Reflection

“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” –Luke 2:29-32

Prayer

Saving God,

So many faithful servants before us longed to see your salvation. And then, in the coming of your son, human eyes beheld the very hope of deliverance. Like Simeon’s song upon seeing the Christ-child, may we too be filled with this gift of perception. May we have faith to see you in the course of our day, as we seek to extend your healing compassion to those in need. In our encounters with patients and families, as we support those threatened by poverty, as we take care of our wounded in tangible ways… Grant us the sight to see you through it all, behind every face that we serve today. Amen.

Call to Action

Make a commitment today to remember the inestimable value, dignity, and worth in every person I meet today, no matter their actions towards me.