Date: December 27, 2015
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 worshiped 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 worshiped 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!
This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
DeletePrimera 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.
The shepherds went in inside, and found Mary and Joseph and the infant lying in a manger.
ReplyDeleteThis antiphon is only said if the entrance song from the choir is omitted.
DeleteThe faults committed in our families isolate us not only from one another but from the Lord himself. Let us ask each other and the Lord to forgive us.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Kyrie for the feast of the Holy Family.
ReplyDelete— Priest: Lord Jesus, when the love of parents for their children does not show them the tenderness of our Father in heaven: Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Jesus Christ, when our families fail to let their children grow up and become responsible: Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
— Lord Jesus, when our families are divided and have no place for you: Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
— Priest: Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us our lack of love, our impatience and our selfishness. Lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
This is the Collect (Opening Prayer) for the feast of the Holy Family.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
This is the Gospel Acclamation for the feast of the Holy Family.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Father Moko's homily lasted for approximately seven minutes.
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ReplyDeletePriest: With the Holy Family of Nazareth, we trust in the Lord who knows all our needs, and we ask him to bless all human families. (Pause for a moment.) For all married couples, that they may keep the freshness of their first love or rediscover it, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, bless your people.
Delete— For all the families of the world, that they may keep growing in mutual appreciation and service. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, bless your people.
— For children and young people, that their parents may be to them grown ups concerned about their growth and happiness. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, bless your people.
— For separated couples and their children, that they may meet warmhearted people whose understanding love helps them to overcome the failure of their home life. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, bless your people.
— For our Christian communities, that as members of one family we learn to carry each other's burdens and to share each other's joys. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, bless your people.
— Lord, in your Holy name, obtain for us from your Heavenly Father, His providence of the Saint Peter Canisius International Catholic Parish. Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, bless your people.
Priest: We pray for those intentions offered for the Mass and for our personal intentions… (Pause for a moment.) Let us pray to the Lord. Lord, bless your people.
Father, we trust in you. May we not deny one another all the love you show us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We offer you, Lord, the sacrifice of conciliation, humbly asking that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mother of God and Saint Joseph, you may establish our families firmly in your grace and your peace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Christ our Lord. For through him the holy exchange that restores our life has shone forth today in splendor: when our frailty is assumed by your Word not only does human mortality receive unending honor but by this wondrous union, we too are made eternal. And so, in company with the choirs of angels, we praise you, and with joy we proclaim…
ReplyDeleteEucharistic Prayer no. 2 is utilized for this day.
ReplyDeleteLet us pray. Bring those you refresh with this heavenly Sacrament, most merciful Father, to imitate constantly the example of the Holy Family, so that, after the trials of this world, we may share their company forever. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteThis is the Blessing (Closing Prayer) for the feast of the Holy Family.
ReplyDeleteBow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
Beloved in Christ, it was good to be together as the family of God's people and to pray with the Holy Family of Nazareth for what is dear to all of us: our homes, our families, the Christian community, the family of our nation and people. Amen.
May God bless us all and keep us united: the Father, and the Son, † and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Mass has ended, and you are sent. Therefore, go in the peace of the Lord and be united in God's love. Thanks be to God.
Primera lectura (Eclesiástico 3: 2–6 y 12–14)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del Eclesiástico.
El Señor quiere que el padre sea respetado por sus hijos y confirmó el derecho de la madre sobre ellos. El que honra a su padre expía sus pecados y el que respeta a su madre es como quien acumula un tesoro. El que honra a su padre encontrará alegría en sus hijos y cuando ore, será escuchado. El que respeta a su padre tendrá larga vida y el que obedece al Señor da tranquilidad a su madre. Hijo mío, socorre a tu padre en su vejez y no le causes tristeza mientras viva. Aunque pierda su lucidez, sé indulgente con él; no lo desprecies, tú que estás en pleno vigor. La ayuda prestada a un padre no caerá en el olvido y te servirá de reparación por tus pecados.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 128) (Versículos 1–5)
La respuesta es: Dichosos son los que temen al Señor y siguen sus senderos.
• ¡Feliz el que teme al Señor y sigue sus caminos! Comerás del fruto de tu trabajo, serás feliz y todo te irá bien.
• Tu esposa será como una vid fecunda en el seno de tu hogar; tus hijos, como retoños de olivo alrededor de tu mesa.
• ¡Así será bendecido el hombre que teme al Señor! ¡Que el Señor te bendiga desde Sion todos los días de tu vida: que contemples la paz de Jerusalén!
Segunda lectura (Colosenses 3: 12–21)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los colosenses.
Como elegidos de Dios, sus santos y amados, revístanse de sentimientos de profunda compasión. Practiquen la benevolencia, la humildad, la dulzura, la paciencia. Sopórtense los unos a los otros, y perdónense mutuamente siempre que alguien tenga motivo de queja contra otro. El Señor los ha perdonado: hagan ustedes lo mismo. Sobre todo, revístanse del amor, que es el vínculo de la perfección. Que la paz de Cristo reine en sus corazones: esa paz a la que han sido llamados, porque formamos un solo Cuerpo. Y vivan en la acción de gracias. Que la Palabra de Cristo resida en ustedes con toda su riqueza. Instrúyanse en la verdadera sabiduría, corrigiéndose los unos a los otros. Canten a Dios con gratitud y de todo corazón salmos, himnos y cantos inspirados. Todo lo que puedan decir o realizar, háganlo siempre en nombre del Señor Jesús, dando gracias por él a Dios Padre. Mujeres, respeten a su marido, como corresponde a los discípulos del Señor. Maridos, amen a su mujer, y no le amarguen la vida. Hijos, obedezcan siempre a sus padres, porque esto es agradable al Señor. Padres, no exasperen a sus hijos, para que ellos no se desanimen.
Evangelio (Lucas 2: 41–52)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el 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.