the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed

Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (LK 2: 33-35) 

We know that our hearts are something more than just hearts. They are places where God wants to be, where our thoughts are produced, and where we keep memories. What we keep in our hearts will be in our lives. We can protect our hearts from a bad environment, and we can organize a good one for them; our marriage harbor helps. 

“Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary; without dying you won the Martyr’s crown beneath the Cross of the Lord.” (Gospel Acclamation)