Date: December 30, 2012
First Reading (1 Samuel 1: 20-22 and 24-28)
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
In those days, Hannah became pregnant. She gave birth to a son and called him Samuel because she stated, "I have asked the Lord to give him to me." Once more Elkanah went to the temple with his family to offer his yearly sacrifice and to pay his vow to the Lord. Hannah would not go along but she asserted to her husband, "I will bring the child there as soon as he is weaned. He shall be presented to the Lord and stay there forever." When Samuel was weaned, Hannah took him with her along with a three-year-old bull, a measure of flour and a flask of wine, and she brought him to the Lord's house at Shiloh. Samuel was still young. After they had slain the bull, they brought Samuel to Eli. Hannah exclaimed, "Oh, my lord, look! I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. I asked for this child and the Lord granted me the favor I begged of him. Now, I think, the Lord is asking for this child. As long as he lives, he belongs to the Lord." And they worshipped the Lord and Hannah left Samuel there.
Second Reading (1 John 3: 1-2 and 21-24)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
Beloved: See what singular love the Father has for us: we are called children of God, and we really are. This is why the world does not know us, because it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children and what we shall be has not yet been shown. Yet when he appears in his glory, we know that we shall be like him, for then we shall see him as he is. When our conscience does not condemn us, dear friends, we may have complete confidence in God. Then whatever we ask we shall receive, since we keep his commands and do what pleases him. His command is that we believe in the Name of his Son Jesus Christ and that we love one another, as he has commanded us. Whoever keeps his commandments remains in God and God in him. It is by the Spirit God has given us that we know he lives in us.
Gospel (Luke 2: 41-52)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Every year the parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover, as was customary. And when Jesus was twelve years old, he went up with them according to the custom for this feast. After the festival was over, Jesus' parents returned, but Jesus remained in Jerusalem and his parents did not know that he stayed in Jerusalem. Jesus' parents thought he was in the company and after walking the whole day they searched for him among their relatives and friends. Jesus' parents did not find their boy, so they went back to Jerusalem, continuing to search for their lost boy, Jesus. On the third day, they located him in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking questions. And all the people were amazed at his understanding and his answers. Jesus' parents were surprised when they saw him. So Jesus' mother stated to him, "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I were very worried while we were searching for you." Then Jesus stated to his parents, "Why were you searching for me? Do you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" However, Jesus' parents did not understand this answer. Jesus went down with them, returning to Nazareth, and he continued to be subject to them. As for his mother, she kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and age, and in divine and human favor.
First Reading (1 Samuel 1: 20-22 and 24-28)
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
In those days, Hannah became pregnant. She gave birth to a son and called him Samuel because she stated, "I have asked the Lord to give him to me." Once more Elkanah went to the temple with his family to offer his yearly sacrifice and to pay his vow to the Lord. Hannah would not go along but she asserted to her husband, "I will bring the child there as soon as he is weaned. He shall be presented to the Lord and stay there forever." When Samuel was weaned, Hannah took him with her along with a three-year-old bull, a measure of flour and a flask of wine, and she brought him to the Lord's house at Shiloh. Samuel was still young. After they had slain the bull, they brought Samuel to Eli. Hannah exclaimed, "Oh, my lord, look! I am the woman who was standing here in your presence, praying to the Lord. I asked for this child and the Lord granted me the favor I begged of him. Now, I think, the Lord is asking for this child. As long as he lives, he belongs to the Lord." And they worshipped the Lord and Hannah left Samuel there.
Second Reading (1 John 3: 1-2 and 21-24)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
Beloved: See what singular love the Father has for us: we are called children of God, and we really are. This is why the world does not know us, because it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children and what we shall be has not yet been shown. Yet when he appears in his glory, we know that we shall be like him, for then we shall see him as he is. When our conscience does not condemn us, dear friends, we may have complete confidence in God. Then whatever we ask we shall receive, since we keep his commands and do what pleases him. His command is that we believe in the Name of his Son Jesus Christ and that we love one another, as he has commanded us. Whoever keeps his commandments remains in God and God in him. It is by the Spirit God has given us that we know he lives in us.
Gospel (Luke 2: 41-52)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Every year the parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover, as was customary. And when Jesus was twelve years old, he went up with them according to the custom for this feast. After the festival was over, Jesus' parents returned, but Jesus remained in Jerusalem and his parents did not know that he stayed in Jerusalem. Jesus' parents thought he was in the company and after walking the whole day they searched for him among their relatives and friends. Jesus' parents did not find their boy, so they went back to Jerusalem, continuing to search for their lost boy, Jesus. On the third day, they located him in the Temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking questions. And all the people were amazed at his understanding and his answers. Jesus' parents were surprised when they saw him. So Jesus' mother stated to him, "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I were very worried while we were searching for you." Then Jesus stated to his parents, "Why were you searching for me? Do you not know that I must be in my Father's house?" However, Jesus' parents did not understand this answer. Jesus went down with them, returning to Nazareth, and he continued to be subject to them. As for his mother, she kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and age, and in divine and human favor.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 84) (Verses 2-3, 5-6, and 9-10)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord.
How lovely are your rooms, O Lord of hosts! My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Happy are those who live in your house, continually singing your praise! Happy the pilgrims whom you strengthen, to make the ascent to you.
O Lord of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob! Look upon our shield, O God; look upon the face of your anointed!
Feast of the Holy Family celebration is common after the Christmas Mass.
ReplyDeletePrimera Lectura (1 Samuel 1: 20-22 y 24-28)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del primer libro de Samuel.
Elcana tuvo relaciones con su mujer Ana y Yahvé se acordó de ella. Cuando se hubo cumplido el plazo, Ana dio a luz un niño, al que puso el nombre de Samuel, pues decía: “Se lo pedí a Yahvé”. Elcana, su marido, subió con toda su familia para ofrecer a Yahvé el sacrificio como lo hacía cada año y cumplir su promesa. Ana no subió sino que dijo a su marido: “Cuando el niño deje de mamar, lo llevaré yo misma donde Yahvé y se quedará allí para siempre”. Después que le hubo quitado el pecho, lo hizo subir junto con ella a la casa de Yahvé en Silo; llevaba también un toro de tres años, una medida de harina y un cuero de vino. El niño era aún muy pequeño. Sacrificaron el toro y llevaron el niño a Elí. Ana le dijo: “Perdona, señor, tan cierto como que tú vives, señor, que yo soy la mujer que estuvo cerca de ti orándole a Yahvé. Yo rezaba por este niño y Yahvé me concedió lo que le pedía. Yo ahora se lo cedo a Yahvé para el resto de sus días; él será donado a Yahvé”. Así fue como se quedó al servicio de Yahvé.
Segunda Lectura (1 Juan 3: 1-2 y 21-24)
Una lectura de la primera carta de San Juan.
Miren qué amor tan singular nos ha tenido el Padre: que no sólo nos llamamos hijos de Dios, sino que lo somos. Por eso el mundo no nos conoce, porque no lo conoció a él. Amados, a pesar de que ya somos hijos de Dios, no se ha manifestado todavía lo que seremos; pero sabemos que cuando él aparezca en su gloria, seremos semejantes a él, porque lo veremos tal como es. Amadísimos, si nuestra conciencia no nos condena, tenemos plena confianza en Dios. Entonces, todo lo que pidamos nos lo concederá, porque guardamos sus mandatos y hacemos lo que le agrada. ¿Y cuál es su mandato? Que creamos en el Nombre de su Hijo Jesucristo y nos amemos unos a otros, tal como él nos lo ordenó. El que guarda sus mandamientos permanece en Dios y Dios en él. Pues Dios permanece en nosotros, y lo sabemos por el Espíritu que nos ha dado.
Evangelio (Lucas 2: 41-52)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Lucas.
Sus padres iban todos los años a Jerusalén en la fiesta de la Pascua. Cuando el niño cumplió doce años, subieron como de costumbre, y acababa la fiesta, María y José regresaron, pero Jesús permaneció en Jerusalén sin que ellos se dieran cuenta. Creyendo que estaba en la caravana, caminaron todo un día y después comenzaron a buscarlo entre los parientes y conocidos. Como no lo encontraron, volvieron a Jerusalén en busca de él. Al tercer día, lo hallaron en el Templo en medio de los doctores de la Ley, escuchándolos y haciéndoles preguntas. Y todos los que los oían estaban asombrados de su inteligencia y sus respuestas. Al ver, sus padres quedaron maravillados y su madre le dijo: “Hijo mío, ¿por qué nos has hecho esto? Piensa que tu padre y yo te buscábamos angustiados.” Jesús les respondió: “¿Por qué me buscaban? ¿No sabían que yo debo ocuparme de los asuntos de mi Padre?” Ellos no entendieron lo que les decía. Él regresó con sus padres a Nazaret y vivía sujeto a ellos. Su madre conservaba estas cosas en su corazón. Jesús iba creciendo en sabiduría, en estatura y en gracia, delante de Dios y de los hombres.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 84) (Versículos 2–3, 5–6 y 9–10)
DeleteLa respuesta es: Benditos son los que residen en tu casa, oh Señor.
• ¡Qué amable es tu Morada, Señor del Universo! Mi alma se consume de deseos por los atrios del Señor; mi corazón y mi carne claman ansiosos por el Dios viviente.
• ¡Felices los que habitan en tu Casa y te alaban sin cesar! ¡Felices los que encuentran su fuerza en ti, al emprender la peregrinación!
• Señor del universo, oye mi plegaria, escucha, Dios de Jacob; protege, Dios, a nuestro Escudo y mira el rostro de tu Ungido.