The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas, Luke 2:22-35
The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas Lk 2:22-35 (https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/2?22) 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 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."
