#Sorry Simeon but....Luke's my son now

[f-mcthetherapist]

Mc:.......

Luke:.........

Mc:*inhales and takes out adoption papers and slams it on the table* sign here, here and here *serious*

Luke: Ok ( ・∇・)

Mc: Good. Now let's go we have mother and son bonding to do

Luke: ((o(^∇^)o))

[harunayuuka2060]

Professor Trein: I've never seen your classmates- I mean, your students this behave.

MC: They just value their lives, professor.

Cerberus: Grrr...

MC: Oh. Is there anyone trying to cheat?

Random student: !!! *immediately rips off his cheat sheet*

MC and Professor Trein: ...

Professor Trein: Can I borrow Cerberus for my history class later?

MC: Sure thing, professor. But how about, Lucius?

Cerberus: Grrr...

MC: Aww~ Look at you, Cerberus! You're such a good boy! Be good to Professor Trein and his cat, hm? I'll play with you together with Lucifer after you finish your task. *pets him*

Cerberus: *wags his tail*

The students: *thinking* Curse Crowley...

Barbatos: Great work, MC. Here's your Hell Coffee.

MC: Thanks. *takes a sip* Ah.

MC: So bitter.

Barbatos: *chuckles* It's more bitter than before, isn't it?

MC: *smiles* Yes. *then their face saddens*

Barbatos: Is there something wrong?

MC: I just missed Luke and Simeon.

Barbatos: Hm. Then why not invite them here?

MC: ...

Barbatos: Don't tell me you have forgotten that you possess the power of the Ring of Light?

MC: ...

MC: *facepalm* Yes.

Barbatos: *chuckles* I figured. Now, don't sulk and enjoy your recess.

MC: Thank you, Barb.

MC: Vil... What are you doing here?

Vil: I've heard from your demon butler that you are turning yourself into an angel to gain access to this Celestial Realm.

MC: Yes?

Vil: I must see what you will look like, potato.

MC: ...

MC: Okay. I think it'll be fine if you're the only spectator- Lilia, what are you doing here too?

Lilia: Same reason. *while holding a camera*

MC: ...

MC: Whatever.

Solomon: *chuckles* You're famous even here, huh?

MC: More like infamous, but yeah. Anyway, Sol? Mind lending me a hand?

Solomon: No problem. *uses magic to change them*

Vil and Lilia: *in awe; also Lilia not forgetting to snap pictures*

MC: Okay! I'm ready to get my baby!

Solomon: And your other husbando.

MC: Right. *breathes in*

MC: I am the magician, MC…Ring of Light! Heed my words! Open the way forward and create a path where there was none!

MC: Unlock the Gates of the Celestial Realm!

Vil: Ugh... Everything is bright! I can't see a thing!

Lilia: Good thing I have my sunglasses.

Vil: *frowns*

*The light disappears after a few seconds and MC as well*

Solomon: Yup. I'm sure they are in the Celestial Realm right now.

MC: ...

Simeon: ...

MC: *ended up straddling him*

Simeon and MC: *both blushes in embarrassment*

MC: I am sorry!

Simeon: *chuckles* I thought for a second that I had committed a sin.

MC: Come on now. You're calling me a sin?

Simeon: *chuckles again* No. I mean, I have been thinking of you for a while.

MC: *smiles* Sorry for being gone. I got into some sort of... unexplainable event.

Simeon: Oh?

MC: By the way, is Luke here? I'm here to invite you and him to this new world I'm living in.

Simeon: Is it similar to Devildom?

MC: No. It's a bit similar to the human world, except with magicians.

Simeon: Oh. *smiles* We would love to be there.

MC: Great!

*Back to Twisted Wonderland*

Diavolo: Simeon! Luke! I'm so glad to see you again!

Simeon: *chuckles* We're glad to see you too, Diavolo.

Luke: Yeah!

Lucifer: I'm surprised you easily got permission, MC.

MC: What permission?

Lucifer: ...

Simeon: MC snatched Luke in front of Michael. *laughs*

Luke: *giggles* It was fun when the other angels started to chase us!

Lucifer: ...

Lucifer: MC, why you-

MC: It's my parental rights, Lucifer.

Lucifer: ...

Malleus: That is your son, child of man?

MC: Yes! Isn't he adorable?

Luke: *staring at Malleus and wondering if he's a demon*

Malleus: How old is he?

MC: Um. He's ten. Yes. He's ten years old.

Luke: *pouts* MC! I'm over a thousand years old!

Malleus: ...

Malleus: What? You are older than me? *squints his eyes*

MC: Mal, don't. *knows that he's judging his height*

[opiopal]

imagine just a regular human OM au,

as in like, no angels, no demons, no magic, none of that whatsoever, everyone is just their character trope but in a regular kinda sitcomy romance

RAD is just a fancy private school, Dia is like, the rich principals son who’s also like class president, and Luci is vice, snd luci made all his brothers join student council because he wanted them all to have at least one activity that would look good on a resume for them, mams is still known for being scummy, Levi is rarely seen at school cause he’s a shut in nerd, Asmo is super popular, ect. Ect. Literally it’s just them but… human. and mc showing up is just like, they qualified for this program and didn’t really know it(bc public schools suck at communication dog), and so they are suddenly told they’re gonna be flown halfway across the world for this, and the rest is history.

now, you guys are probably thinking, “Opi, you basically just said imagine OM but without the thing that makes it OM” and to that I say,

Yah lol,

BUT LISTEN!

it has potential to be cute, like, instead of big cool pact marks, it’s just the brothers who like mc doodling on their arms in pen when they’re bored, like they all do it and don’t really know why, but mc lets them so they do it. or like, mc is just given an item to signify that they gained that brothers friendship, like a bracelet, painted nails, a keychain, hairclip, a book, literally anything at all.

So maybe mc and mams becoming friends would have to be more of a hostage situation rather then an exchange??? Like, instead of “if I give you your credit card you gotta make a pact with me,” it’s “if you don’t give your brother his toy back I’ll cut your card,” and somehow it turned into mams hanging around mc more often, maybe he liked them being mean or something lol, we know how he is.

also, maybe this would make the brothers whole situation sadder?? Since it would practically be a highschool au, they’d all have to be like 16-19, so would this mean they got kicked out of their home after the death of their sister? Maybe their father, while in grief, decided to blame the seven of them for encouraging her? Maybe she got attacked/mugged, or got into a car crash with her bf? Obviously this work leave zero room for mc and her being related in a sense(maybe they had been friends in the past?) so the brothers beginning to like mc more would have to happen more organically instead of being pushed further along with the Lilith plot point.

Thought moving onto the other characters, Solomon is probably just a weirdo that’s into scifi stuff, and believes in a bunch of stuff(maybe ghosts are still real or something? So he gives mc things to ward off evil spirits as gifts) he’s probably still a student as well, but has back problems or something so everyone calls him old. Thirteen prolly just skips class whenever she feels like it(which is prolly always) so she’s rarely seen/isn’t seen until later into the series, but whenever she’s around she’s like, that one super cool side character that you want to hang out with but luci doesn’t allow it because he worries that she smokes behind the school or something wild like that. Mephisto I feel like would be that one kid you rarely see because he’s in all the honors and honors college classes, so unless you also get into one there’s a rare chance of seeing him around the school, though when you bump into him, he’s so weirdly passive aggressive, like sorry for breathing wrong I guess???? (He would totally get into a fight for someone stepping on his designer shoes) I could also imagine him pulling the whole “my father will hear of this!!” Crap. Though eventually he’d warm up and be pretty nice! Though wouldn’t wanna show it often in public, but he just might, only for mc of course. Raphael simeon and Luke are most likely those close family friends that you legit forget aren’t actually family because they’re so insanely close, and I can imagine they’re basically the same, though maybe luke isn’t a little speciest. Luke is most likely either just like, a 6th grader that is around sometimes, or is in a higher grade cause he was moved up. Simeon is on ao3, and TOL is totally an on going story he wrote in like the 5th grade and just kept it going because he realized people really really liked it. Levi is probably just one of those WEEEIRRDOOS who got the fics printed out into book format to keep physical copies of lol, rapheal.. I don’t know him very well, though I feel as if he’d be one of those like, eerily quiet kids, not like “the quiet kid” just.. he’s quiet, but you chat with him and he’s a bit of a nerd, not a raging one, but a chill one, and he likes his hedgehog, I could see him carrying a photo of his hedgehog around to show people.

now here’s the gag guys..

barbatos is the exact same, like there is nothing with him that seems different at all, he’s odd, he shows up randomly, he’s very attentive, and has his strong hate/fear of rodents. no one knows if he actually has any classes of his own because he just follows dia around all day long,

but yea, also no I’m not running out of ideas gang lol, this is just one of my many many OM AU’s I think about often, and I guess I’m just in a domestic mood today lol

[koolades-world]

Hello! When you have time can you please do headcanons on the brothers (and side characters) reacting to MC pranking them by getting a brussel sprout, dipping it in chocolate and nuts, then wrapping it into a ferrero rocher covering and then going so far as to reseal the box? I think this would be really funny lol

hiii!! yes omg of course

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BESTIE (i think i timed this right? if not, i'm close bc it's still your birthday week lol) y'all go wish atom happy bday! literally so many of my bangers are a request she made. hope you had a wonderful birthday <3333

enjoy <3

Mc pranks everyone with fake Ferrero Rochers

Lucifer

he actually automatically assumes the anti-lucifer league put you up to this

you manage to dodge all liability for something you were totally responsible for

take this secret to the grave lest you suffer the wrath of lucifer haha

Mammon

he loves you so much, so he pretends to enjoy it since he assumes it's just an odd human thing

however afterwards, he immediately throws it away

you might casually mention it again in the future and then he realizes it was a prank all along

Levi

may or may not burst into tears because he thinks you hate him and that's why you gave it to him

please buy him a regular tray and show him it was just a prank

if you really love him, eat one yourself to show how sorry you are

Satan

if you were anyone else, there's no way you'd still be alive

seems the most likely to spit it out, but laughs it off with you

he might play a harmless prank on you back and hopes it's not the start of some mini war

Asmo

will outright ask you if you were being serious or not

that intense look in his eyes gets you to confess

as payback, he has you act as his mannequin for the evening to test out fun outfits and makeup looks on

Beel

he's the wrong one to prank lmao

he will deadpan eat them, tell you how oddly delicious and different they tasted

will ask for more. prank: failed

Belphie

he sees right through your shit

he will eat one, but will immediately realize what you did

won't retaliate but will give you the meanest stink eye ever

Diavolo

will happily eat it

he thinks it's just a human thing and will make sure to let you know he enjoyed it

it seems as if he actually liked it! is this success or not?

Barbatos

that 'candy' will not enter his mouth once

it's barbatos, he saw this coming and won't fall for it

in fact, you somehow end up eating it. well played barb, well played

Simeon

would for sure pretend to enjoy it

he doesn't want to hurt your feelings after all, since it was a gift

unless you ever admit to what you did, he will never say anything about it

Luke

like father like son

he assumes it was a well intentioned gift and will take the fact that he hated it to the grave

honestly maybe just don't do this to him it feels cruel haha

Solomon

he seems like he'd actually enjoy it

just convince him that it's just how they are now and he's been away from the human world for too long

however, this will all go out the window as soon as he buys himself a tray haha

Mephisto

he feels so betrayed haha

here he was, thinking you'd gone out of your way to give him a gift

contemplates retaliation, but decides not to because he deems himself a gentleman

Thirteen

she doesn't contemplate retaliation

her plan had already begun to moment she took a bite of your monstrosity haha

you may want to watch your back from now on, but she'll probably get you anyways

Raphael 

i feel like he would at first be confused

but then, he's going to threaten you with his spear(s)

run for you life mc!

[iloverook]

Obey me side characters hcs!!

(luke's hcs are platonic ofc)

Diavolo:

That guy would spoil you. If you think about something, the next second that something appears in your hand

would send you love letters as a secret admirer (everyone knows his the one who's writing)

would take you to every ball he goes (or any meeting, he loves having you by his side)

would throw the biggest party at your birthday (if you like this type of thing ofc. But if you don't, he will just go on a date with you, just the two of you)

He's aware that you will die before him, and every time he remembers that he cries

Barbatos:

another one that i can't think of many hcs

Have a stock of your favorite tea

his love language is definitely Acts of service

loves taking care of you (also loves when you take care of him, but won't tell you directly)

makes any sweet you crave. Just ask him and he will bake it as fast as he can

loves baking with you and Luke (he like to imagine that Luke's your guys son)

Simeon:

He definitely draws you (probably made a TSL character that looks like you)

Has a picture of you as his phone background

Bakes all of your birthdays cakes (it's a special thing for him)

Loves when you both go out with Luke (Like barbatos, he imagines it like his little Family)

After he turned human he asked if he could live with you

Solomon:

You both are besties (even if you're dating)

He gets really proud of you when you do any type of magic (even if you use it to turn off the lights without getting up from your bed)

you both have matching pajamas

you guys have movie maratons of human world movie

would dye a lock of his hair to match you (if you have dyed hair)

tries to make you convince Lucifer to make a pact with him

Luke (platonic )

sees you as a parent figure (or as a older sibling if you're not comfortable with the parent thing)

loves when you help him study

gives you small gifts that remind him of you. Like a flower that he saw on the way home or a mug that's themed of something you like

likes to draw on your arm when he's bored or color your tattoos if you have (or just your pact marks)

that's it for now! sorry for any spelling mistake, english is not my first language! thank you for reading!!

[melverie]

⸺ LESSON 9 ⸺

Solomon

Barbatos

demons & angels (& humans)

the 'MC is human' situation

records of a banshee

misc

- lesson 8 || lesson 10 || all posts so far -

HI I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT THE REBLOGS ON LESSON 8 ARE SO SWEET!!! <3333 I thought that this would mostly just be me throwing things around to help make sense of my own theory on NB's identity, but seeing that people are actually exited to see this back means a lot, so thank you guys <3 And sorry that this part once again took a little longer ;-; General spoiler warning for all of Obey Me Nightbringer, as well as for the original Obey Me

⸺ SOLOMON ⸺

Solomon finally made it back and just casusally brings a dragon egg back with him [9-2]. Sure. I'm not questioning his antics anymore; he's nowhere near to being my main Nightbringer candidate

Solomon makes the hypothesis that maybe Nightbringer is the reason we're here?! No way!! :o [9-2] -> but in all seriousness, it's nice that he's trying to tell us as much as possible of what he knows

Solomon claims that Diavolo can definitely be trusted [lesson 9 hard mode]. I'm actually taking his word here because 1. we know that Solomon cares a lot about MC and their safety, 2. we learn next lesson that Solomon has some sort of agreement going on with Nightbringer, and 3. that Nightbringer just threatened MC's safety. I just genuinely see no reason why he would lie about who is and who isn't trustworthy here

⸺ BARBATOS ⸺

Barbatos worrying about MC [9-8; pic below]

he tells us completely umpropted where Beelzebub is held captive [9-8; pic below] -> Solomon decides to follow him since he also wants to talk with Barbatos about the entire teleportation thing [9-8] -> both Barbatos and Solomon heading to where Beelzebub is held captive caused quite a headache for me...but we'll get to that next lesson!

⸺ DEMONS & ANGELS (& HUMANS) ⸺

illusion!Diavolo and illusion!Simeon fight over who should get to lead/support humans--demons or angels [9-A] -> also, illusion!Diavolo talks about leading humans to happiness. Leading someone else to happiness seems to be Nightbringer's favorite past time, would you look at that :)

⸺ THE 'MC IS HUMAN' SITUATION ⸺

taking this opportunity to just say how much I love serious Dia, thank you for listenting <3 (putting this in here because it's in regard to MC's expulsion since Diavolo found out they are a human) -> that being said, he mentions that his father entrusted the Devildom to him [9-7], but like,, when?? He literally fell into a coma?? Did he wake up in the middle of it like "oh by the way son, before I forget" and then passed tf out again???

⸺ RECORDS OF A BANSHEE ⸺

the brothers show up during Diavolo's talk about MC's expulsion and we learn that Beelzebub is now being held prisoner because he wrecked the castle at yesterday's dinner party [9-7]. This is the timeline of it all:

1. MC gets their letter summoning them to the Demon Lord's Castle [lesson 9 hard mode], and the brothers + Simeon and Luke participate in the dinner party at the Demon Lord's Castle. We don't know which one happens first 2. at some point during the dinner party, Lucifer talks about him aquiring a record of a banshee's song [9-14] -> according to the others, this caused Beelzebub to completely lose it, which ended up with him causing significant damage to the castle -> Belphegor later on mentions that something was wrong with Beelzebub at the time [9-7] 3. the next day, Beelzebub gets a letter summoning him to the Demon Lord's Castle and is imprisonened 4. after that, MC has their meeting with Diavolo and they talk about MC having to return to the human world 5. during that meeting, the brothers show up and demand for Beelzebub to be released 6. Lucifer basically gives up right after getting there (??? WHY did you even go there in the first place then, my guy???). Before he leaves, he tells Diavolo that ultimately, he doesn't accept them either -> Diavolo is distraught by this comment 7. Barbatos suggests continuing this meeting some other time and accompanies MC and Solomon a little. Before parting ways, he explicitly tells them where Beelzebub is being held captive 8. Solomon and MC split up; Solomon follows Barbatos to where Beelzebub is being imprisoned, and MC heads to the House of Lamentation to talk to the brothers and find out what happened

withholding my thoughts for now because there is one last detail happening in lesson 10 that kinda ties the entire thing together, but I will already say that based on how the characters present described the entire situation [9-14; all three pics below], Beelzebub's meltdown seems too big to be caused by the mention of a banshee

⸺ MISC ⸺

we now know why Mammon is so afraid of ghosts [9-2]

mandatory moment where I talk about my husband: a) Satan's first time seeing a cat, you love to see it <3 [9-10] b) can you hear the sound of my heart breaking? :< [9-8; pic below]

Satan's quote from the website! [9-10; pic below]

Belphegor tells MC about Lilith [9-16]

illusion!Luke says this [9-A; pic below]. HUH :D

[the-great-empress]

Goodbye, Demon Master. Hello, Sacrificial Bride.

Part 0 | Part I | Part II

*Diavolo's private office*

Diavolo to Mc: *nervous* L-let me see if I understand. *pause and take a deep breath* At no time did you talk to Karlheinz about bringing Lilith back even if it meant resigning from the student council and your pacts, and not only that, they talked about whether you knew a person capable of being the nanny of his "little children"

Shin and Kino: *laughs* A nanny...! *laughter*

Mc calm: Well... he also said that... he would like to have me as a wife and give his children a brother

Ruki and Carla: *serious*

Shin: *angry*

Mc: I told him no!

Kino to Mc: *Laughter* You're heartbreaker

Ayato: *Annoyed* Tks! That old man doesn't stop bothering us even when he's absent. Hey Kino! You are also his son, no?!

Mc: *firmly and holds the vampire's hand* Ayato. I made it clear to him that I will not marry him

Ayato: *irritated, but deep down relieved* I KNOW!! … *reciprocates the handshake*

Shin: *mumbles looks at Ayato* son of a-…

Lucifer: What?! B-but Lilith said…

Lilith: *nervous for having everyone present watching her* I-I… Karlheinz only told me to enjoy my new life next to my brothers… I… I may have misinterpreted the conversation between the two… *Goes to Lucifer* I was angry with Mc for that and… I was a little resentful that she paid more attention to Simeon instead of you when she found out about his punishment…

Carla, Shin, Ayato, Kino, Ruki and Mc:… .

Diavolo: *Shocked*

Lucifer: *distressed* L-Lilith!

Lilith: *on the verge of tears* S-sorry! It was a mistake!

Kino sadistic smile: Eh~ You call that cruelty a “mistake”?

Lucifer: I trust you! I-I told Lord Diavolo and he saw it as the truth because I believed you!

Diavolo: If I had asked Lilith personally… I would have known it was a lie…

Kino: *sadistic laughs* Huh~~~? Do you really think so? Not only did you have that option, if you demons said you “love” Mc so much you could ask her or give her time to talk instead of acting on impulse. We would do it.

Ayato: Kino!

Kino:*pretending innocence* Yes brother?

Lucifer and Diavolo: *They notice the message between the lines* You…?!

Lilith: B-but my descendant came back! *looks excitedly at Mc* You came back! You came back because you still love my brothers!

Shin was going to speak, but Carla silenced him with his look

Ayato and Kino: *mocking laughter*

Ruki:… *looks surreptitiously at Mc*

Mc: *stoic without doubting or wavering* No.

Lilith: What?

Mc: I didn't come for your brothers and that love died the moment they were willing to do all that.

Diavolo: I-I…

Mc: Prince Diavolo, I suggest you don't try to blame someone else or me like you did with the "ring", you were the one who signed, being in all your senses and voluntarily, my expulsion from the RAD.

Diavolo: W-we can solve it... you can come back-

Mc calmly: No. I'm not going back and I'm not interested, as you said before kicking me out of the Devildom, I have nothing to do with your kingdom anymore. I only came at Karlheinz's request, it's the least I owe him for turning Simeon into an angel again... besides... *smiles* thanks to him, I met them *refers to vampires and first blood*

Shin and Ayato: *surprised and blushing*

Carla and Ruki: *smile*

Kino:*recording the moment with his phone* I recorded it!

Lilith: B-But…

Mc: Look, what's done is done, the only thing we can do now is learn the lesson of “listening before reacting” apart from having a formal and professional relationship, also with you Lilith, you will say that you are my ancestor, but it is obvious that you are more sister than grandmother, besides that the Lilith of my bloodline was a human who died a long time ago and not the one I have in front of me, maybe we will become friends, but I can't guarantee it. Oh! And it would be good to go, the others have been without supervision for a long time and Reiji can't handle them all, besides I want to eat Luke's sweets again before Kanato eats them all.

*Silence*

Shin, Ayato and Kino: *laughs*

Kino: Well, Well, the bride is more interested in the sweets than this impromptu meeting *turns off his phone* Shall we go?

Diavolo: Yes... you can go... I need... *serious tone* to talk to Lucifer and Lilith in private.

Mc, the first bloods and vampires get up from their seats and leave the office, Kino was the last to leave, but Diavolo stops him

Diavolo: Wait! Kino right?

Kino: Yes, demon prince?

Diavolo: When you said “We would do it”… in what context did you say that?

Kino: Oh… Wasn’t it obvious? Well... There are many things that can happen between a vampire and a human, but our context *smirks* is very popular in human stories today.

Lucifer angry: Son of-

Diavolo: *angry* Lucifer. Shut. Up.

*At the party*

Reiji: What were you talking about?

Ayato: *Angry* He wanted to marry Mc and give us a brother!

Kanato, Laito and Subaru: *angry* WHAT!!???

Mc: Ayato!

[saltoftheearth5x2]

Luke 2

Over the 24 days leading up to Christmas, I'm going to be posting a chapter of Luke every day. I encourage you to read through Luke's gospel and reflect on Jesus's time here on earth. Perhaps you'll find something new.

Masterlist

Dec 2 - Luke 2 (NIV)

It's posted a little too early, sorry!

The Birth of Jesus

2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

Jesus Presented in the Temple

22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,

you may now dismiss your servant in peace.

30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,

31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:

32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,

and the glory of your people Israel.”

33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

36 There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

The Boy Jesus at the Temple

41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”

49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.

51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

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All of this was taken from the Bible Gateway, which is an online Bible that you can easily search up. For those of you who do not have Bibles of your own, I encourage you to use online resources like Bible Gateway to read God's word.

Happy Holidays!

If you have any questions regarding the Christian faith, please ask me in my ask box. I am not a perfect person, but I will try and answer your questions as best as I can. We all have much more to learn, myself included. So please, do not be shy.

[lifeisaboutbeeltits]

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✎Character: Neutral gender MC (GN!MC), Simeon Obey Me!

All character and picture belong to: Obey Me! One Master to Rule Them All

🎂 Happy Birthday my malewife angel :D. One shot for you

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"MC, what is that thing you're holding?"

Simeon comes behind you and points at your diary. You're panicked and close the book instantly. "No, it's nothing!"

Simeon innocently just staring at you, "Oh, okay then"

"But, Simeon... What brings you here? ... What is that thing you're holding?" You're curiously looking at the handsome angel that sits in your window

No human in this world would expect a night where they're visited by an angel who brings bedtime stories. But Simeon, being an unexpected angel, does it. He is just laughing at your question, he scratched his ear awkwardly.

"It's actually... Luke's book. I just want to say "Good night" to you. I know I can text or call you, but... I want to say it directly... So... I came here... And forgot that I promised Luke to read one of his favorite stories"

You can't help but laugh at it, how come? Simeon always strikes you as a composed man, and now he's coming rushing to you just to say good night, and accidentally brings his son's book?

"Well then," you said. "You gonna read me a story now? Should I wash my feet first and come to bed, papa?"

"MC...." Simeon hid under his hand, it's so fun to tease him like this.

"Okay, fine. But since you're here, you can't just go off to Purgatory Hall now." You throw your eyes to House of Lamentation's garden, the only visible place in the middle of the dark night, "Wanna take a stroll?" Simeon nodded.

You both walked side by side, to avoid uneasiness, you both talk about the trivia. But in the end, Simeon just telling you a story from Luke's book he holds.

"... So the mama bear told them "It's time to sleep, tomorrow is going to be a long adventure" and the babies fell asleep. Such a simple story, don't you think?"

"But, Simeon... Ain't we comin' here so you can escape my tease?"

"Eh, that's right - WAIT, IT'S NOT LIKE THAT-"

Oh, this clumsy angel~

You both sit down at the garden bench, letting the cold night air come and go. Yet, Simeon ear is still red.

"Aren't you cold, Simeon?"

"Y-Yeah, I do. But I can handle it, how about you?"

Seeing you shivering, Simeon's eyes widened a bit. He has nothing in his hand, so he hugs you.

"S-Simeon…?"

"Ops, sorry. You look cold, so I reflexively hug you"

His wide chest felt so warm, his arm holds you tightly, makes you feel comfortable to lean on.

"Simeon... Why did you being so clumsy today? I mean, I don't mind but... That's just strange, you even come to just to say good night to me"

"Uh... It's a secret"

You turned and looked into his eyes, "Hey, no secret between us"

"But it's... WAH-" Simeon jolted when you raise your arm. Your finger searching for his ticklish place.

"Wahahaha! No! MC, please!"

"Say it or no stop for it!

"Waaaah! No, please....!"

You continue to tickle him until you both fall from the garden bench.

"Oh MC, AHAHAHHA! No, please! I just want you to be the first to say "Happy birthday" for me! AHAHAHAHahaha..."

Now it's your turn to have red ears.

The night air being more cold and cold as the time pass by, but it's the heat who's brushing towards you two

"Uhm..."

"...."

"Sorry, I slipped up. I don't mean to make you uncomfortable..."

Yeah, tomorrow is his birthday, but...

"Well, if you want it so bad, you can ask me tomorrow, no?"

"...Yeah, sorry. I don't mean to bother. Sorry for being so selfish and careless..."

The clock at House of Lamentation faintly tolling. 12 times, but the angel in front of you is busy burying his face behind his hand.

Simeon peeking through his finger, seeing your face just as blushed as himself. He raises his head and hugs you again.

"...MC, it's midnight already... Would you... Wish me the happy birthday...?"

He looked into your eyes with a spark of hope, as if he's ready to cry if you say no. Well, as if you would refuse him in the first place

"Happy birthday, Simeon. I wish you the best for this year. But I personally gonna wish you to be more clumsy"

" ! "

"Heheh, you're far more cute this way"

Now he's ready to dig a hole.

"Ah, uhm.... O-okay... If that's what you want... Thank you, MC"

He averts his gaze from you. You know for sure he's already trying to search for another topic.

"Ah, MC. Look, the moon is beautiful tonight"

"Now, did you just accidentally confess your love for me...?"

"Huh...? Oh! Hehehe, I just remember that was a way human confess their love to each other..."

"Oh, Simeon!"

You two burst out laughing.

Simeon still locks his eyes to yours, a calm gaze, his composed eyes. He's just smiling brightly, there's no voice coming out of his mouth. You're amazed by his tender expression.

"But that one was on purpose though"

[downbadmostofthetime]

I ranked all of the obey me songs so here are my rankings + my opinions

sorry for large wall of text idk how tumblr works tbh

25th: Our Destiny- Solomon

I listened to this song like once and then never again

This song is so bad I’m sorry

I can see why I never touched this song again after it came out oh my god

24th: On Your Way- Demon Brothers

Roblox Tycoon Music

First time listening and it’s eh

Yeah no I don’t like it

23rd: My Wish- Luke

I’m so sorry Luke I love you as a son you are my son my boy but this song just ain’t it

Sounds like a youtube gachatuber intro song

This song is not good I have nothing else to say

22nd: Telepathy- Beel and Belphie

Honestly I’ve never really liked this song

It’s cute but it’s just not my thing

Somehow I forgot Beel and Belphie were twins. I don’t know how but I did

SATOSHI ONISHI

Yeah I don’t really have much to say

21st: Arcadia- Lucifer

The guitar here is tasty

I don’t like the voice distortion. Also Lucifer sounds weird in some parts

I don’t really like the music after the first chorus. It sounds like it belongs somewhere else than in his song

I forgot how high-pitched Lucifer sounds here, it’s not a bad thing though it’s just a bit jarring

I don’t hate this song as much as I used to though (I think)

20th: It’s My Party- Demon Brothers

I forgot if this is the opening or the ending song

It’s a nice song I guess

The chorus hits but everything else misses

19th: Choose Me- Mammon, Levi and Asmo

Ah yes, the unfortunate leftovers forced to sing together (because Beel and Belphie have their twin dynamic and Lucifer and Satan have that hatred or whatever, if that makes sense)

This song is alright? I used to like it a lot more but now it’s just kinda bad

One of those songs that’d be overplayed on the radio that I would get sick of very quickly

I thought Asmo had an extra finger on the cover art

18th: Trigger- Levi, Asmo and Beel

The leftovers forced to sing together part 2 (Why are Levi and Asmo in both leftover songs)

When did this song come out (it came out today)

I don’t like this song much

Actually I lied it’s okay (I guess)

Why does Beel sound like the butler guy from Paradox Live

17th: Question Love- Simeon

Simeon my boy what did they do to you

I used to hate this song but it slowly grew on me

Another overplayed radio song

The cover art holy shit

Please give Simeon another character song Yu Hirata slayed but the song does him so dirty

Simeon sounds like his voice has been heavily autotuned(?)

16th: Are You Ready?- Mammon

Mammon sounds like he’s talking for most of the song (if not, all of it)

Rather than being an overplayed radio songs, it sounds like one of those gems that gets played once a month on the radio

This song is nice

15th: Rock On!!- Lucifer and Mammon

I actually like this song

I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do

I have nothing else to say

14th: With You- Demon Brothers

A slow song

I like this one

I also have nothing else to say really

13th: Dreamscape- Belphie

I love Satoshi Onishi btw his voice is so nice

This song is like a breath of fresh air and I love it

I don’t have much to say about this song other than I love Satoshi Onishi’s voice

12th: Take It Easy- Satan and Belphie

I like this song way more than I thought I would

This song is a huge vibe

11th: Read My Heart- Satan

It’s a nice and calming song, like Belphie’s, it’s a breath of fresh air

Shinya Sumi did such a great job here

I’m such a huge sucker for slow songs

Refreshed my brain thank you Satan Obey Me

10th: Eternal- Demon Brothers

Another breath of fresh air

I really like how this one sounds

This was my first time listening to this song and I really liked it!

It reminds me of when I cried to an a3 song (the slow song where every actor sings)

If I was deep into my Obey Me phase still I probably would’ve cried to this song today

9th: No.1- Diavolo

I went insane when this song came out

I was so happy to see that the side characters were getting songs that I exploded into a million pieces

I replayed the trailer so many times the full version did not disappoint

King

8th: My Chance!- Levi

I love the music in this song, it sounds like it belongs in a game

If I recall, Satoshi Kada didn’t really have much singing experience prior to this song

BUT HE ATE AND LEFT NO CRUMBS!!

This song has made me cry before

Leviathan my scrunkly

7th: Hungry Six Pack- Beel

GOD I LOVE SONGS LIKE THIS

This was the first song to come out after I got into Obey Me (January 2021) so it’s special to me in some way

I love how in some parts Beel sounds kind of desperate to get rid of his hunger, really adds more to him and his character

What kind of title is ‘Hungry Six Pack’ though 🤨

6th: Pomade- Asmo

I love Miura Ayme he solos

I’ve probably also cried to this song before

Sounds like an idol boy song that i’d hear 200+ times but actually like

Yes hit those high notes!! Pop off!!

Would anyone believe me if I said Asmo is my favourite demon brother

Ugly crying to his song rn (help me)

5th: Passion- Lucifer and Satan

I remember wanting this song to be a heavy metal duet . It’s not but I still like it

I think I went insane when this song came out

Such a banger

I think my dad likes this song

They harmonise so well!!

4th: Sinful Indulgence- Miura Ayme

THIS SONG IS SO GOOD FOR AN OPENING

I wish more people would listen to Miura’s songs it’s just banger after banger

I think my parents like this song

This song goes so hard Miura Ayme never misses

3rd: Celestial Ray- Miura Ayme

I did not know Celestial Ray was an Obey Me song

THIS SONG IS SO FUCKING GOOD

The slow part!! Before the chorus!!!!

Miura Ayme has never missed part 2

2nd: Loveless- Miura Ayme

Three Miura Ayme songs back to back

God I love Miura Ayme’s songs

I’ve cried to this song

IT’S SO FUCKING GOOD

Ugly crying at the chorus

Obey Me devs please let Miura Ayme make more songs for Obey Me. They all go so hard

THE SLOW PART OH MY GOD more ugly crying

1st: Crazy About You- Barbatos

I went fucking INSANE when the trailer for this song dropped

IT’S SUCH A GOOD SONG

God that chorus HITS. IT’S SO GOOD

I am the Barbatos Fan ever!!

I replayed the trailer for this song so many times when it came out

THE WHISPERING

This song sent me to the ER from how good it is

THE GUITAR SOLO??? HELLO?????

They should give Barbatos another solo song he slayed fr

[obae-me]

dunno if someone already asked but can you rank your most to least fav characters in Obey me?

I have done this before but I don't mind doing it again! Besides, maybe my tastes have changed a little since the last time I did a list. So here we go! (I'm not going to add Raphael, Thirteen--even though I do love her--and Mephistopheles since I haven't gotten that far in game yet)

Most

Lucifer: He gets my top vote always. Sorry, I can't help it. I am a sucker for any kind of grumpy/serious/sadistic character. Can't stand anyone else but loves you? Gets me every time.

Mammon: This boy has come a long way in my few years of playing Obey Me. I was kinda not into the whole tsundere thing, but the 'I loved you before anyone else did' feeling he gives off has really stuck with me. That and he's just...adorable.

Belphie: I can fix him. Enemies to lovers? Yes please. Plus personally, I feel like I share a lot of personality traits with him, so I relate to him a lot. Sleepy boy who loves the stars is top-tier.

Beel: Big himbo family man, I have to put him near the top. I'm not usually into the athletic types in otome games, but he makes up for that in just pure love and innocence.

Levi: As a gamer and anime lover, I just love Levi in general. I played Mystic Messenger as my first otome game and Yoosung was my first route so nervous and cute video game boys will always have a place in my heart.

Satan: I adore Satan. He's so mature and wise in some aspects and then can pull a full 180 and do anything for cats or cat related things, and even play the most childish of pranks on Lucifer like he's a giddy little kid. Get you a man that can do both.

Simeon: The more I play the game and write about this angel, the more I love him. He's just so wholesome. He loves Luke like a doting mom, teases Lucifer like a little brother, and treats technology like a grandpa. Beautiful character, beautiful man. 10/10.

Diavolo: Himbo #2. I wasn't sure how to feel about him starting out, especially when the whole 'is he really a master manipulator' thing was strong. It might still be going on actually, but I don't care, I see him as just someone who's been sheltered in a castle his whole life and is figuring things alongside everyone else. You know when you have to 'grow up' too fast as a kid and then when you're more of an adult you start doing things to heal your inner child? That's Diavolo. There's a chat in game where all he wants to do is invite everyone to the castle to play hide-and-seek. Need I say more?

Barbatos: A demon butler? Come on. Let's be honest, I never fully left my black butler phase. An extremely powerful demon who spends most of his days making tea and sweets? Amazing.

Asmo: I hate putting him this low on the list, but just as far as character personalities go, I've never been the most into the 'pretty and popular' characters. I think the fandom pulls out the best of his character more than the game does (unless I've just missed some crucial Asmo moments) but he has his tendencies to be super sweet when it counts.

Solomon: I don't hate him, I swear I don't, it's just when I'm forced to make a list, some people are going to be near the bottom! I do love his character though. The mischievous wizard who is also more powerful than some people probably give him credit for. He's great, I want to see more of him.

Luke: My baby, my son, I know he's down here at the bottom, but still my love for him is so great. I don't particularly like children but I will adopt this angel boy. Especially with this last event and he was feeling sleepy, and Lucifer said "now is the time where all good children go to bed" and he fell asleep?? I cry. I will tuck him in.

Least

[ninjnerd-anaklusmos]

One Foot In Front of the Other

(what is the correct acronym for it?)

You wow me every time with each one. They are my favorites to go back and reread.

Poor Lucifer, being so stressed trying to find everyone

Proud of Mammon for keeping control of his greed and being able to help find his brothers!

With it being only the staff that they have seen so far, kinda scared to see what happens with it. Almost get the feeling like this kingdom will be against them if/when they go to war with the Celestial Realm. The king gives me weird vibes. *shivers*

Love Raphael's thought process of debating and leaning to be on the demon's side instead of the angels. Did the fact of family and his relationship come into play with that as well?

Also Raphael fidgeting with his top when his canon top is really short already, I find it funny.

Luke's "unholy conception" was brought up again, will we ever be getting kinda backstory on that like we did with Levi and Raphael back in the Celestial Realm?

Was Luke's outfit different because he is a child, or claimed to be Barbatos's son? Or both?

Luke to make it though the Celestial Realm this long without major trauma is so lucky. Assuming it is purely because of how protective Simeon is over him? Wanting to keep it from him. Really hope Luke knows how much Simeon loves him.

Is there actual reasoning behind Segreto's style of dress or just what they find looks best? I mean, with sea demons, I kinda understand wanting less clothing to slow you down in the water.

What would Solomon's outfit be like? Would it be like what the demons and angels have or something different because he is human?

Raphael is the last one Lucifer hadn't placed. Would he have been with Levi still or had he run off somewhere else?

Sorry that this is a lot (probably would be more if I wasn't trying to hide my phone from a teacher lol).

Cannot wait for your next installation of this series!! Keep up the good work!! 💜

My literal response to reading this:

Thank you sm???? Like legit, this is one of the nicest reviews I have ever received. Now, onto your answers!

The acronym I have been using is OFIFotO, do feel free to use that.

Luci is just Tired tm and deserves a break, poor dude. Mammon is the goodest of good boys and I love him.

The King could just be busy doing his own preparations, but I suppose we won't truly know until what he was doing gets revealed later on.

Raphael is just a confused guy, and honestly he needs a break from the constant stress. He feels like he could make things better if he fights on the demon's side, considering the angel side is the one clambering for an unreasonable war. So to answer your question: yes.

He can't decide if he wants it shorter or longer, and I adore his fashion taste XD.

There will be a backstory for Simeon and Michael, don't worry. It won't be very pretty though...

Luke gets a different outfit because he is a child, and because he is "royalty". He's basically in a tunic with metallic thread, showcasing his status. So both!

Luke is one lucky bean, I'll give him that. Simeon really went all out with protecting him from the horrors of the realm they live in. Luke does know, but he does get frustrated with the constant protection.

The clothes that our boys are currently wearing get broken out for feast days, or celebrations. It's coated in jewels and heavy finery, making it difficult to swim in. Normally, lighter material is used, tight to the body, for ease of mobility in the water. The fancy gets brought out for parties, essentially.

Solomon has a similar outfit, but done with different embroidery patterns. Since he is the Grand Sorcerer, he gets some nice threads.

Raph is currently listening is slight horror as Levi happily explains sea monsters tearing human sea vessels apart for fun. He's fascinated and a bit scared.

Hiding your phone from a teacher??? Just to leave me a wonderful ask???? I'mma go sob with joy, brb.

I'm so glad you're enjoying my series, and I hope you continue to <3

[the-ethereal-devotee]

My long list of f/o tags

hsr = honkai star rail. twst = twisted wonderland pjo = Percy Jackson and the olympians. htptflob = how to protect the female leads older brother btv = beware the villainess. htgmhoms = how to get my husband on my side

Romantic f/os: diavolo (obey me!) : my king~ Simeon (obey me!) : my lovely angel <3 Dazai (bungo stray dogs) : you drew stars around my scars~ Chuuya (bungo stray dogs) : anti-gravity…gay :p

Pavia (reverse 1999) : Ciao, Amore! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ Melissa (btv) : the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen~ Nine (btv) : my pretty wolfboy butler <3 Yuri (btv) : the great mage and my queen yuri (0////0)

vil schoenheit (Twst) : ♬mirror mirror on the wall~♬ carter dimond (Twst) : ♢split card!♢

———- Parents: Barbatos (obey me!) : can you help me with something, dad? Lilia (Twst) :  ⚠︎NO cooking from you!⚠︎    Trey (Twst) :  ♧More pastries, please!♧ Zhongli (genshin) : ✎how about a story?✎   

Roxana Agriche (htptflob) : mama, look a butterfly! cassis pedelian (htptflob) : papa! Can you play with me!

———— grandparents: Sierra Agriche (htptflob) : how about I read you this one next <3

———- Little siblings/like my child: Kailm (Twst) :  how about a carpet ride?ᴖᗜᴖ         Ortho (Twst) : ✧・₊ tech buddies・₊✧   Silver (Twst) :  ᶻz a insomniac and a Narcoleptic ᶻz Nico di angelo (pjo) : ☾⋆♬I’m necromancin~♬⋆☾

Qiqi (genshin) : ❀oh sorry I forgot again❀ Luke (obey me!) : 💕my son, I love you so 💕 Poltergeist (reverse 1999) : ♡my little one♡ Ruby (htgmhoms) : ❤︎‬my darling ruby❤︎‬

————- Older siblings: Levi (obey me!) : ⟡Gotta collect them all!⟡. Belphie (obey me!) : ᶻzsleepy buddiesᶻz  Satan (obey me!) : how about this story next… /ᐠ. .ᐟ\ฅ. Beel (obey me!) : best bro, how about we get food! :D. Asmo (obey me!) : time for a makeover~. Mammon (obey me!) : can you get me off the ceiling s/i  Lucifer (obey me!) : please get out of your office, Luci Malleus (Twst) : ⟡sweet dreams⟡ Deuce (Twst) :  ♡⊹˚₊ a past delinquent?₊˚⊹♡ Jade leech (Twst) : 𓋼𓍊mushrooms?mushrooms!𓍊𓋼 Floyd leech (Twst) : chaotic duo (  •̀ - •́ ) Azul (Twst) : 𓇼 Oh you poor unfortunate soul 𓇼

———— Friend f/os: jamil viper (Twst) : oh goodness, they got in trouble again  "( – ⌓ – )   idia shroud (Twst) : this is your set up, really?  >:0 epel (Twst) :apple, apple..dip, dip..wanna try it? albedo (genshin) : 🜸☆aroace science buddies☆🜸

clara (hsr) : ♡Mr. Svarog & s/i… are my family♡. hook (hsr) : pitch-dark hook the great!  arlan (hsr) : let me protect you now…(ง'̀-'́)ง X (reverse 1999): don’t worry, let’s have some tea

———— Comfort f/os: kirby (Kirby) : my baby puffball <3 waddle dee (Kirby) : my fluffy little boy >:D

———- frenemy f/os: Solomon (obey me!) : sketchy magician >:( 

[ongolecharles]

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS (DSR) 📚 Group ... Daily Prayers

THE SEVEN SORROWS ROSARY PRAYER

■ SIGN OF THE CROSS

In the name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen.

■ INTRODUCTORY PRAYER

My God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I can honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg you to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility, so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer.

■ ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of hell; but most of all because they offend You, my God, You Who are all good and deserving of all my love.  I firmly resolve, with the help of Your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

■ Hail Mary ×3

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

1. THE FIRST SWORD OF SORROW: The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:22-35)

"And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord  (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"). There, the old priest Simeon held the baby Jesus in his hands, and the Holy Spirit filled his heart. Simeon recognized Jesus as the promised Savior and held the Child high toward heaven, thanking God for granting his wish that he would live long enough to behold the Messiah.

"Now Your servant may depart this life in peace, my Lord," he said… 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 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.”

The Blessed Virgin knew that she had given birth to the Savior of humankind, so she immediately understood and accepted Simeon’s prophecy. Although her Heart was deeply touched by this favor of bearing the Baby Jesus, her Heart remained heavy and troubled, for she knew what had been written about the ordeals and subsequent death of the Savior. Whenever she saw her Son, she was constantly reminded of the suffering He would be subject to, and His suffering became her own.

■ PRAYER: Beloved Mother Mary, whose Heart suffered beyond bearing because of us, teach us to suffer with you and with love, and to accept all the suffering God deems it necessary to send our way. Let us suffer, and may our suffering be known to God only, like yours and that of Jesus. Do not let us show our suffering to the world, so it will matter more and be used to atone for the sins of the world. You, Mother, who suffered with the Savior of the world, we offer you our suffering, and the suffering of the world, because we are your children. Join those sorrows to your own and to those of the Lord Jesus Christ, then offer them to God the Father. You are a Mother greater than all.

■ Our Father

■ Hail Mary ×7

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

2. THE SECOND SWORD OF SORROW: The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)

Mary’s Heart broke and her mind was greatly troubled when Joseph revealed to her the words of the angel: they were to wake up quickly and flee to Egypt because Herod wanted to kill Jesus. The Blessed Virgin hardly had time to decide what to take or leave behind; she took her Child and left everything else, rushing outside before Joseph so that they could hurry as God wished. Then she said, "Even though God has power over everything, He wants us to flee with Jesus, His Son. God will show us the way, and we shall arrive without being caught by the enemy."

Because the Blessed Virgin was the Mother of Jesus, she loved Him more than anyone else. Her heart was deeply troubled at the sight of her Infant Son’s discomfort, and she suffered greatly because He was cold and shivering. While she and her husband were tired, sleepy, and hungry during this long travel, Mary’s only thought was about the safety and comfort of her Child. She feared coming face to face with the soldiers who had been ordered to kill Jesus because she was aware that the enemy was still in Bethlehem. Her heart remained constantly anguished during this flight. She also knew that where they were going, there would be no friendly faces to greet them.

■ PRAYER:  Beloved Mother, who has suffered so much, give to us your courageous heart. Please pray for us to have strength so that we can be brave like you and accept with love the suffering God sends our way. Help us to also accept all the suffering we inflict upon ourselves and the suffering inflicted upon us by others. Heavenly Mother, you, in union with Jesus, purify our suffering so that we may give glory to God and save our souls.

■ Our Father

■ Hail Mary ×7

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

3. THE THIRD SWORD OF SORROW: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)

Jesus was the only begotten Son of God, but He was also Mary’s child. The Blessed Virgin loved Jesus more than herself because He was her God. Compared to other children, He was most unique because He was already living as God. When Mary lost Jesus on their way back from Jerusalem, the world became so big and lonely that she believed she couldn't go on living without Him, so great was her Sorrow. (She felt the same pain her Son felt when He was later abandoned by His apostles during the Passion.)

As the Holy Mother looked anxiously for her beloved Boy, deep pain welled in her heart. She blamed herself, asking why she didn’t take greater care of Him. But it was not her fault; Jesus no longer needed her protection as before. What really hurt Mary was that her son had decided to stay behind without her consent. Jesus had pleased her in everything so far: He never annoyed her in any way, nor would He ever displease His parents. She knew that He always did what was necessary, however, so she never suspected Him of being disobedient.

■ PRAYER: Beloved Mother, teach us to accept all our sufferings because of our sins and to atone for the sins of the whole world.

■ Our Father

■ Hail Mary ×7

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

4. THE FOURTH SWORD OF SORROW: Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31)

Mary witnessed Jesus carrying the heavy cross alone—the cross on which He was to be crucified. This didn’t surprise the Blessed Virgin because she already knew about the approaching death of Our Lord. Noting how her son was already weakened by the numerous hard blows given by the soldiers’ clubs, she was filled with anguish at His pain. The soldiers kept hurrying and pushing Him, though He had no strength left. He fell, exhausted, unable to raise Himself. At that moment, Mary’s eyes, so full of tender love and compassion, met her Son’s eyes, which were pained and covered in blood. Their hearts seemed to be sharing the load; every pain He felt, she felt as well. They knew that nothing could be done except to believe and trust in God and dedicate their suffering to Him. All they could do was put everything in God’s hands.

■ PRAYER: Beloved Mother, so stricken with grief, help us to bear our own suffering with courage and love so that we may relieve your Sorrowful Heart and that of Jesus. In doing so, may we give glory to God Who gave you and Jesus to humanity. As you suffered, teach us to suffer silently and patiently. Grant unto us the grace of loving God in everything. O Mother of Sorrows, most afflicted of all mothers, have mercy on the sinners of the whole world.

■ Our Father

■ Hail Mary ×7

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

5. THE FIFTH SWORD OF SORROW: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross (John 19:25-27)

The Blessed Virgin Mary continued to climb the mount to Calvary, following behind Jesus painfully and sorrowfully, yet suffering silently. She could see Him staggering and falling with the cross some more, and she witnessed her Son being beaten by soldiers who pulled His hair to force Him to stand up. Despite His innocence, when Jesus reached the top of Calvary, He was ordered to confess in front of the crowd so they could laugh at Him. Mary deeply felt her Son’s pain and humiliation, particularly when His tormentors forced Him to strip off what was left of His clothing. The Blessed Virgin felt sick at heart seeing these tyrants crucifying her Son naked, shaming Him terribly merely to amuse the jeering crowd. (Jesus and Mary felt more disgrace than normal people did because they were without sin and holy.)

The Blessed Virgin Mary felt pain beyond bearing when Jesus was stretched out on the Cross. His murderers sang merrily as they approached Him with hammers and nails. They sat on Him heavily so that He could not move when they spiked Him to the wood. As they hammered the nails through His hands and feet, Mary felt the blows in her heart; the nails pierced her flesh as they tore into her Son’s body. She felt her life fading away.

As the soldiers lifted the Cross to drop it into the hole they had dug, they deliberately jerked it, causing the force of His body weight to tear through the flesh and expose His bone. The pain shot through His body like liquid fire.

Jesus endured three excruciating hours skewered on the Cross, yet the physical pain was nothing compared to the agonizing heartache He was forced to bear seeing His mother suffering below Him. Mercifully, He finally died.

■ PRAYER: Beloved Mother, Queen of the Martyrs, give us the courage you had in all your sufferings so that we may unite our sufferings with yours and give glory to God. Help us follow all His commandments and those of the Church so that Our Lord’s sacrifice will not be in vain, and all sinners in the world will be saved.

■ Our Father

■ Hail Mary ×7

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

6. THE SIXTH SWORD OF SORROW: Mary Receives the Dead Body of Jesus in Her Arms (John 19:38-40)

The friends of Jesus, Joseph and Nicodemus, took down His Body from the Cross and placed It in the outstretched arms of the Blessed Virgin. Then Mary washed It with deep respect and love because she was His mother. She knew better than anyone else that He was God incarnate who had taken a human body to become the Savior of all people.

Mary could see the terrifying wounds from the flogging Jesus had received while at Pilate’s. His flesh had been shredded and large strips had been torn from His back. His entire body had been so lacerated that gaping wounds crisscrossed Him from head to toe. Mary found that the wounds from the nails were less severe than those caused by the flogging and by carrying the Cross. She was horrified at the thought that her Son had managed to carry the heavy, splintered Cross all the way to Calvary. She saw the circle of blood the Crown of Thorns had made on His forehead and, to her horror, realized that many of the barbed thorns had dug so deeply into His skull they had penetrated His brain. Looking at her broken Boy, the Holy Mother knew that His agonizing death was far worse than the torture reserved for the wickedest of criminals.

As she cleaned His damaged Body she envisioned Him during each stage of His short life, remembering her first look at His beautiful new born face as they lay in the manger, and every day in between, until this heart rending moment as she gently bathed His lifeless Body.  Her anguish was relentless as she prepared her Son and Lord for burial, but she remained brave and strong, becoming the true Queen of Martyrs.  As she washed her Son she prayed that everybody would know the riches of Paradise and enter the Gates of Heaven. She prayed for every soul in the world to embrace God’s Love, so her Son’s torturous death would benefit all humankind and not have been in vain. Mary prayed for the world; she prayed for all of us.

■ PRAYER: We thank you, Beloved Mother, for your courage as you stood beneath your dying Child to comfort Him on the Cross. As our Savior drew His last breath, you became a wonderful Mother to all of us; you became the Blessed Mother of the world. We know that you love us more than our own earthly parents do. We implore you to be our advocate before the Throne of Mercy and Grace so that we can truly become your children. We thank you for Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, and we thank Jesus for giving you to us. Please pray for us, Mother.

■ Our Father

■ Hail Mary ×7

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

7. THE SEVENTH

SWORD OF SORROW: The Body of Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (John 19:41-42)

The life of the Blessed Virgin Mary was so closely linked to that of Jesus she thought there was no reason for her to go on living any longer. Her only comfort was that His death had ended His unspeakable suffering. Our Sorrowful Mother, with the help of John and the Holy women, devoutly placed the Body in the sepulcher, and she left Him. She went home with great pain and tremendous Sorrow; for the first time she was without Him, and her loneliness was a new and bitter source of pain. Her heart had been dying since her Son’s heart had stopped beating, but she was certain that our Savior would soon be resurrected.

■ PRAYER: Most Beloved Mother, whose beauty surpasses that of all mothers, Mother of Mercy, Mother of Jesus, and Mother to us all, we are your children and we place all our trust in you. Teach us to see God in all things and all situations, even our sufferings. Help us to understand the importance of suffering, and also to know the purpose of our suffering as God had intended it.

You yourself were conceived and born without sin, were preserved from sin, yet you suffered more than anybody else. You accepted suffering and pain with love and with unsurpassed courage. You stood by your Son from the time He was arrested until He died. You suffered along with Him, felt His every pain and torment. You accomplished the Will of God the Father; and according to His will, you have become our Mother. We beg you, dear Mother, to teach us to do as Jesus did. Teach us to accept our cross courageously. We trust you, most Merciful Mother, so teach us to sacrifice for all the sinners in the world. Help us to follow in your Son’s footsteps, and even to be willing to lay down our lives for others.

■ Our Father

■ Hail Mary ×7

■ Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.

CONCLUDING PRAYER 

Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrowful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world the grace of complete sincerity and repentance. Amen.

■ Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. ×3

■ SIGN OF THE CROSS: In the name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen.

FOOTNOTES

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"Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow?" (John 19:31-34; Lamentations 1:12)

The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows dates back to the Middle Ages, but it gained new popularity following the Marian apparitions in Kibeho, which have been approved by the Catholic Church. During Mary's apparitions to Marie-Claire Mukangango, she assigned the young visionary a mission to reintroduce this special rosary to the world. Before her untimely death, Marie Claire did just that, traveling widely to teach it to thousands of people, who then taught it to thousands of others. (Marie-Claire was killed in the genocide of over a million people in Rwanda, a tragedy that was foretold through visions of rivers of blood that the young people in Kibeho received several years before the killings.)

She (the Holy Virgin) promised that when prayed with an open and repentant heart, the rosary would win us the Lord's forgiveness for our sins and free our souls from guilt and remorse. She also promised that over time, the rosary would develop within us a deep understanding of why we sin, and that knowledge would give us the wisdom and strength to change or remove any internal flaws, weaknesses of character, or personality faults causing unhappiness and keeping us from enjoying the joyous life God intended for us...

HOW TO PRAY THE SEVEN SORROWS ROSARY

This prayer heregiven is a description of this amazing Rosary as the Virgin Mother herself taught it to Marie-Claire in Kibeho. It may be prayed aloud or contemplated in silence, alone or with others; the key is for the prayers, reflections, and meditations to always come from the depths of our hearts...It is important that, when we reach each of the Seven Sorrows, we take a moment to meditate on the magnitude of Mary's sufferings...and the strength of Our Mother's love. Always repent, pray and convert your hearts whilst there is yet time!

The Lord be with you!

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[nocreativityfornames]

I'm sorry, but it's literally Luke.

And I'm not even talking about the silly teasing, this poor kid was raised in a post-war world where many people died, and he was looked after by two angels ( Simeon & Michael ) who were very personally affected by said war due to the fact that they were so close to Lucifer and his siblings.

So we have "there was a war right before I was born and the entire realm was still dealing with the aftermath of it while I was growing up" + "said war was caused by my two guardians' brothers, and led by someone who before was admired by the entire realm" + "my two guardians still deeply miss those brothers but I can't comprehend why because I'm a child and they are TRAITORS" + "I was thrown into a realm I've never been in, where demons want to hurt me AND I was made to study in the same school as those traitors who hurt my loved ones so much both in the past and the present"

And like...even if Barbatos has some tragic ass backstory, he currently seems fine? Like, man happily lives in a castle with his adopted son, he's satisfied with his job, and he's definitely not in the same situation he used to be.

Also what Luke went through in S4????

((((((Spoilers ahead‼️))))))

Poor boy found out that his beloved father/parent figure, who raised him ever since he was a baby, is now a human. A simple mortal, who's now in a much more vulnerable situation and needs to be protected by everyone around him.

And all because Simeon dared to save Lucifer.

Because of that, he was punished with the curse of mortality, by the same people Luke so vehemently trusted to be good and believed in.

This child's entire world view is literally crushing down on him.

So yes, Luke suffers the most. Definitely. 😶

please rb after voting :D

[royalelusts]

Can I request for headcanons of Obey Me cast (any of your choosing!) with a Teenage M!Reader? (Platonic!!)

Thank you so much in advance, Sam ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ If you don’t want to write it it’s fine! And I know I rarely ever say this, but I love your works so much 💞

im sorry this took a second. school has taken over my life. also thank you :) im glad you like this. it’s nice to hear every once and awhile <33

✰Luke

:O

ANOTHER CHILD

Just don't call him a chihuahua and you will be inseparable

If he isn't hanging around Simeon he’s by your side

Tries to stand up against demons for you

Key word tries

It usually ends up with you defending him

Constant sleepovers

If you have them at the house of lamentation Mammon or Beel will usually join in

If you want it just to be the two of you the best place is purgatory hall

He often comes to you for advice if he doesn't want to go to anyone else

Bakes you little pastries if he notices you’re feeling down

LOVES to listen to your stories from the human realm

Wants to go on a trip there with you one day

A cute little outing together for him to hold dear :)

When you defended him and Beel from Lucifer he could see that you were shaking

You were terrified but you put your life on the line for them

New level of respected unlocked

Made you stay over at purgatory hall for a few days after

✰Lucifer

Oh.

That’s unfortunate.

He can feel Diavolo’s eyes on him but shakes it off

Cause yeah

You both had a rocky start

Part of it was because of uneasy tension between you two for some reason

The main part was the the fact you called him grandpa

He is not that old!

Sure he was present during the celestial war but come on!

If he makes you mad mid-lecture you’ll call him a name

The first time it happened Mammon grabbed your arm ready to run at any moment

Lucifer stared at you for a second contemplating his life

You got grounded by a centuries year old demon

Congrats!

There was a time he was doing his nightly patrol and he saw you weren't in your room

To say he was annoyed was an understatement

Making his way toward the staircase to the attic he noticed the planetarium door was open

Peeping in he saw you asleep on one of the many couches curled into yourself

He felt himself soften a little much to his dismay (or was it?)

Walking over he scooped you up to bring you back to your room

He’ll take that to his grave though

(You know it was him who brought you back but decided to spare his pride)

Won't say it but you’re his son now

Brings you cut up fruit and tea when you’re studying

Looks out for you in his own little way

Eventually you trust him enough to talk about things that are bothering you with him

He offers his own input but mostly lets you talk

You’re the only one allowed in his room while he’s working or if he’s away

✰Solomon

HA-

The other human was a teenager?

Wants to be concerned for your safety but is mostly amused

As long as Diavolo says it fine then oh well

You kind of drifted towards him due to him being a human as well

Took it upon himself to help him out

…on the condition you became his apprentice

Gotta kill two birds with one stone

Partners in crime now!

(much to everyone's dismay)

He attempted to cook for you once

You took one glance at it and told him it was shit

>:0

Who knew his ego could be hurt by a mere mortal teenage boy

Somehow you ended up eating it (maybe he snuck it in or something)

Your stomach was in KNOTS😭😭

It got so bad you ended up passing out

Once you regained consciousness you gave him the silent treatment for WEEKS

Asked Luke to make you some treats cause he lowkey missed having you around

Another one you call grandpa

Instead of getting annoyed (like one demon we shall not name) he embraces it

Convinced you to change his contact name in your phone to that

You two stress everyone out

Well it’s mostly them worrying about you spending time with Solomon alone

But it’s quite nice when it’s just the two of you alone in his room

He teaches you all the basic little spells and tricks

Has a picture of the first time you did a configuration spell

You had the proudest smile on and he’s glad he got to witness it

He also taught you how to cast fire

Gotta add a little chaos into the mix