The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas, Luke 2:36-40

Daily Gospel Reading and Reflection · Jan 6, 2026 · 3m

The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas

Luke 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.