This painting really struck me… 34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his…

This painting really struck me… 34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,“Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel,and for a sign that is spoken against 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also),that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:34-35