Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak, praising God.
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them,
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had tol
And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.