Una bendecida Navidad! On this 5th Day in the Octave of Christmas, join Father Yamil Samalot Rivera for a "Word of Hope." Today’s reflection brings us into the Temple with the Holy Family as they fulfill the Law of Moses.
In this video, Fr. Yamil explores the profound contrast found in the Gospel: Mary and Joseph, economically poor and offering simple turtledoves, yet carrying the greatest treasure in the world—Jesus, the Messiah. We reflect on the encounter with the elderly prophet Simeon and his prophecy regarding the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Discover the meaning behind the "Nunc Dimittis" (Canticle of Simeon) that we sing during Night Prayer (Compline), and ask yourself: Have you felt the presence of Jesus today before you sleep?
👇 IN THIS VIDEO:
0:00 - Christmas Blessings & Introduction
0:21 - The Holy Family fulfills the Law of Moses
0:35 - The poverty of the couple vs. the Treasure they carried
1:00 - The Prophet Simeon and the path of suffering
1:13 - A prophecy for the Immaculate Heart of Mary
1:40 - The "Nunc Dimittis" (Canticle of Simeon)
2:10 - Reflection: Have we seen the Savior today?
2:40 - Resumen en Español (Spanish Reflection)
🙏 PRAYER & REFLECTION:
As we celebrate the Christmas season, let us ask for the grace to say "Yes" like Mary, so that the true life Jesus offers becomes real in our world, despite our sufferings.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Father Yamil Samalot Rivera is a Puerto Rican friar from the priory in Bayamón.
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