When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “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 sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” (Lk 2:22-40)
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Simeon´s Hymn of Praise, the Nunc Dimittis, is the gospel canticle for Night Prayer (Compline) and a fitting way to conclude the year 2023. Yesterday my Colombian family gathered to celebrate the First Communion of my godson, Jerónimo Tamayo Carvajal.
These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 31, New Year's Eve
