In this Sunday’s Gospel, Luke presents the outline to the story of Jesus. Even as we wait for the framework to be filled with a glorious riot of resplendent colors of strength and power, he surprises the readers with somber details of the very humanity of Jesus Christ. Anna, one of the characters at the temple, is waiting for the redemption of Israel. She is all too familiar with suffering herself. In Simeon, the other character’s words it becomes evident that the One who redeems from suffering will Himself partake in it.