My own eyes have seen the Salvation

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Christmas Season : 29th December*

*Gospel : Lk 2:22-35*

*First Reading : 1 Jn 2:3-11*

*My own eyes have seen the Salvation*

*1) The Words of Simeon*

These above meaningful words come from a devout and a Holy person called Simeon

When He took the Child Jesus, into His arms, he proclaimed this great fact 

By seeing Jesus he saw the real salvation, in his eyes. Something very significant and meaningful 

*2) Seeing Jesus means experiencing the Salvation*

By holding and seeing Jesus into his arms, Simeon, experienced the salvation

So when a person sees Jesus he/she is able to see the salvation

So one must strive to see Jesus and to experience him in life 

*3) Various ways through which one can see Jesus*

In the word of God 

In the celebration of the sacraments

The Eucharistic celebration

The sacrament of reconciliation

The Sacramental adoration

Through generosity, humility, sacrifice, justice, smile, hardwork 

Through these above things one can see Jesus, one can experience Jesus and,  finally can see the salvation

Am I ready to see God's salvation in my own eye@s??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*