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Podcast: Catholic Daily Reflections
Episode: December 30, Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas - The Faithful Remnant
Description: Read OnlineThere was a prophetess, Anna… 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. Luke 2:36–38Like Simeon, Anna was among those “awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.” She belonged to the faithful remnant of Israel who believed in the prophecies, understood the Messiah’s spiritual and salvific role, and awaited His coming with great hope.Because Anna “never left the temple, but worshiped nigh...