It can be said that experience comes with age and those in the senior age group certainly have a lot of experiences in life and they would know quite a bit about life also.
The seniors, with their experience, would certainly have some wisdom to share with us if we are humble enough to listen to them.
In the gospel, the 84 year old Anna is called a prophetess, although there were no recorded prophecies from her.
But at her age and having gone through quite a bit in life, she would have enough wisdom to share with those who seek her counsel.
And with her life of prayer and fasting and service to God, her wisdom would certainly be inspired by God.
She came by just at that moment and she spoke of the Child to all who looked forward to God's promise of salvation.
For Mary and Joseph, it was another affirmation of who the Child Jesus really is.
As for us, let us listen humbly to the voice of God from the seniors in our midst.
They will tell us what life is about and they will also tell us how God wants us to live our lives.