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 while forgiving one another. It emphasizes letting the peace of Christ control hearts and allowing the word of Christ to dwell richly within the community through teaching and gratitude.

The reading from Luke describes the presentation of Jesus in the temple in Jerusalem according to the law of Moses. It includes the account of 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.