Scripture Encounter

The Diocese of Phoenix published a Scripture Encounter featuring readings from Colossians 3:12-17 and Luke 2:22-40.

The passage from Colossians instructs believers to practice compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. It emphasizes forgiving others as the Lord has forgiven them and calls for the peace of Christ to guide their hearts. The text also encourages teaching and admonishing one another through wisdom and songs of gratitude.

The reading from Luke describes the presentation of Jesus in the temple in Jerusalem according to the law of Moses. It introduces Simeon, a righteous and devout man in Jerusalem who, guided by the Holy Spirit, awaited the consolation of Israel and was promised he would see the Christ before his death.