Summary: Simeon foretold that Jesus would be the cause of many rising and falling in Israel, facing rejection. He also told Mary that her heart would be pierced, revealing the thoughts of many.
Gospel Acclamation: Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary; without dying you won the martyr's crown beneath the Cross of the Lord.
Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”