Simeon’s joy can be yours too this Christmas
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Bob Lepine2022-12-19T17:12:00
When Simeon looked at the baby Jesus, he realised how significant his birth – and death – would be. It brought deep joy and peace to his heart, and it can to ours, too, says Bob Lepine
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