Daughters of St Paul | Daily Gospel Reflections

 Gospel Lk 2:36-40 There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Reflections:  Today the gospel tells us of another holy soul, Anna, who spent day and night in the temple for decades together, praying and fasting, eagerly waiting for the coming of the messiah. Like Simeon, from deep within, she knew, and recognised Baby Jesus as the promised Messiah when she met him and began praising God and