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English (NRSV) including the Nunc Dimittis:

Luke 2: 21-35

After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to God, (as it is written the law of God, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to God”), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of God, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It has been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen God’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,

“Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,

“Nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine secundum verbum tuum, in pace.

For my eyes have seen you salvation,

Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum

Which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

Quod parasti ante facem ominum populorum

A light for revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory to your people Israel.”

Lumen ad revelationem gentium et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.”

And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

What thoughts come to mind when you read this text?

Imagine what emotions Simeon may have had at this moment.

What would you add to the story?