St Luke describes how Mary and Joseph, abiding by Jewish custom, presented the child Jesus in the Temple. Likewise, the old man Simeon knew that he was to trust in this child. His faith told him this child Jesus was bringing salvation to the world. There are some absolute givens; normally we trust our parents; we trust those close to us, and whenever that trust breaks down our lives are thrown into considerable turmoil. Trust and faith go hand in hand.

Source: The Irish Times February 01, 2020 00:00 UTC