I asked my Little Mother, why is it that the Rosary recounts the Presentation of your Son as joyful? And she said:
"Because of Simeon's prophesy, which I knew came from God."
And then I asked my Little Mother, why then is this occasion accounted as your first of Seven Sorrows? And she said:
"Because of Simeon's prophesy, which I knew came from God."
“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.”
The child’s 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 destinedfor 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.” ~~Luke 2
