The Prophesy of Simeon.

". . .  and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." Luke 2: 34, 35

We grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful . . . in the affliction of your tender heart at the prophecy of Simeon.   

Dear Mother, by your heart so afflicted, obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of wonder and awe in God's presence.

Hail Mary. . .

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