Date: December 30, 2018
New American Bible readings
First reading (Sirach 3: 2–6 and 12–14) (Option 1)
A reading from the book of Sirach.
God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. Whoever honors his father is gladdened by children, and, when he prays, is heard. Whoever reveres his father will live a long life; he who obeys his father brings comfort to his mother. My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives. Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him; revile him not all the days of his life; kindness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins—a house raised in justice to you.
God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. Whoever honors his father is gladdened by children, and, when he prays, is heard. Whoever reveres his father will live a long life; he who obeys his father brings comfort to his mother. My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives. Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him; revile him not all the days of his life; kindness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins—a house raised in justice to you.
First reading (1 Samuel 1: 20–22 and 24–28) (Option 2 for Year C)
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
In those days Hannah conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel, since she had asked the LORD for him. The next time her husband Elkanah was going up with the rest of his household to offer the customary sacrifice to the LORD and to fulfill his vows, Hannah did not go, explaining to her husband, “Once the child is weaned, I will take him to appear before the LORD and to remain there forever; I will offer him as a perpetual nazirite.” Once Samuel was weaned, Hannah brought him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and presented him at the temple of the LORD in Shiloh. After the boy’s father had sacrificed the young bull, Hannah, his mother, approached Eli and said: “Pardon, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood near you here, praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request. Now I, in turn, give him to the LORD; as long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the LORD.” Hannah left Samuel there.
In those days Hannah conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she called Samuel, since she had asked the LORD for him. The next time her husband Elkanah was going up with the rest of his household to offer the customary sacrifice to the LORD and to fulfill his vows, Hannah did not go, explaining to her husband, “Once the child is weaned, I will take him to appear before the LORD and to remain there forever; I will offer him as a perpetual nazirite.” Once Samuel was weaned, Hannah brought him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and presented him at the temple of the LORD in Shiloh. After the boy’s father had sacrificed the young bull, Hannah, his mother, approached Eli and said: “Pardon, my lord! As you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood near you here, praying to the LORD. I prayed for this child, and the LORD granted my request. Now I, in turn, give him to the LORD; as long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the LORD.” Hannah left Samuel there.
Second reading (Colossians 3: 12–21) (Option 1)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and avoid any bitterness toward them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged.
Second reading (1 John 3: 1–2 and 21–24) (Option 2 for Year C)
A reading from the first letter of Saint John.
Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. And so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God and receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us.
Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. And so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God and receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us.
Gospel (Luke 2: 41–52)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favor before God and man.
Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances, but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety.” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” But they did not understand what he said to them. He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and favor before God and man.
Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible readings
First reading (Sirach 3: 2–6 and 12–14) (Option 1)
A reading from the book of Sirach.
The Lord established that children should respect their father; he confirmed the right of the mother over her children. Whoever honors his father atones for his sins; he who gives glory to his mother prepares a treasure for himself. Whoever honors his father will receive joy from his own children and will be heard when he prays. Whoever glorifies his father will have a long life. Whoever obeys the Lord gives comfort to his mother. My child, take care of your father in his old age, do not cause him sorrow as long has he lives. Even if he has lost his mind, have patience; do not be disrespectful to him while you are in full health. For kindness done to one's father will never be forgotten, it will serve as reparation for your sins.
The Lord established that children should respect their father; he confirmed the right of the mother over her children. Whoever honors his father atones for his sins; he who gives glory to his mother prepares a treasure for himself. Whoever honors his father will receive joy from his own children and will be heard when he prays. Whoever glorifies his father will have a long life. Whoever obeys the Lord gives comfort to his mother. My child, take care of your father in his old age, do not cause him sorrow as long has he lives. Even if he has lost his mind, have patience; do not be disrespectful to him while you are in full health. For kindness done to one's father will never be forgotten, it will serve as reparation for your sins.
First reading (1 Samuel 1: 20–22 and 24–28) (Option 2 for Year C)
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.
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 (Colossians 3: 12–21) (Option 1)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.
Brothers and sisters: Put on, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and avoid any bitterness toward them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged.
Second reading (1 John 3: 1–2 and 21–24) (Option 2 for Year C)
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.
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.
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.
DeleteThis responsorial psalm is the one of two possible psalms that may be recited.
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.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteOpen our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
This Gospel Acclamation is one of two possible Gospel Acclamations that may be recited.
DeleteThe priest's homily lasted for 10'05"18.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteLet the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
Alleluia, alleluia.
This Gospel Acclamation is the second of two possible Gospel Acclamations that may be recited.
DeleteThe priest's homily lasted for 10'05"18.
DeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 128) (Verses 1–5)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways! For you shall eat the fruit of your handiwork; blessed shall you be, and favored.
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the recesses of your home; your children like olive plants around your table.
Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD. The LORD bless you from Zion: may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteThis is one of two responsorial psalms that may be recited.
DeleteResponsorial 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 is your dwelling place, 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 they who dwell in your house! Continually they praise you. Happy the men whose strength you are! Their hearts are set upon the pilgrimage.
O LORD of hosts, hear our prayer; hearken, O God of Jacob! O God, behold our shield, and look upon the face of your anointed.
This responsorial psalm is taken from the New American Bible.
DeleteThis responsorial psalm is the second of two psalms that may be recited.
DeletePrimera 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.
Unang pagbabasa (Ecclesiastico 3: 2–6 at 12–14) (Unang pagpili)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa aklat ng Ecclesiastico.
Sapagkat ang mga ama ay binigyan ng Panginoon ng kapangyarihan sa mga anak, at iniuutos niya na sundin ng mga anak ang kanilang ina. Ang gumagalang sa kanyang ama'y nagbabayad na sa kanyang kasalanan, at ang nagpaparangal sa kanyang ina'y parang nag-iimpok ng kayamanan. Ang gumagalang sa kanyang ama'y paliligayahin naman ng kanyang mga anak, at ang panalangin niya'y agad diringgin ng Panginoon. Pahahabain ng Diyos ang buhay ng nagpaparangal sa kanyang mga magulang—siya na sumusunod sa Panginoon. Anak, kalingain mo ang iyong ama kapag siya'y matanda na, at huwag mo siyang dudulutan ng sama ng loob habang nabubuhay. Pagpaumanhinan mo siya kapag nanlalabo na ang kanyang isip; huwag mo siyang lalapastanganin ngayong nasa kasibulan ka na ng iyong lakas. Ang paglingap mo sa iyong ama ay di malilimutan, iyan ay magiging kabayaran sa iyong mga kasalanan.
Unang pagbabasa (1 Samuel 1: 20–22 at 24–28) (Pangalawang pagpili)
Ang pagbabasa sa unang aklat ni Samuel.
Nagbuntis siya at dumating ang araw na siya'y nagsilang ng isang sanggol na lalaki. Samuel ang ipinangalan niya rito sapagkat ang sabi niya, “Hiningi ko siya kay Yahweh.” Pagkalipas ng isang taon, si Elkana at ang kanyang sambahayan ay muling nagpunta sa Shilo upang ialay kay Yahweh ang taunang handog at upang tupdin ang kanyang panata. Sinabi ni Ana kay Elkana, “Hindi na muna ako sasama sa inyo ngayon. Hihintayin ko na ang panahong maaari na siyang mahiwalay sa akin. Paglaki niya, dadalhin ko siya sa bahay ni Yahweh at doon na siya titira sa buong buhay niya.” Nang lumaki na si Samuel, dinala siya ng kanyang ina sa bahay ni Yahweh sa Shilo. Nagdala pa siya ng isang torong tatlong taon, limang salop ng harina at alak na nakalagay sa sisidlang balat. Matapos ihandog ang baka, dinala nila kay Eli ang bata. Sinabi ni Ana, “Kung natatandaan ninyo, ako po ang babaing nakita ninyong nakatayo rito noon at nanalangin kay Yahweh. Hiniling ko sa kanya na ako'y pagkalooban ng anak at binigyan nga niya ako. Kaya naman po inihahandog ko siya kay Yahweh upang maglingkod sa kanya habang buhay.” Pagkatapos nito, sinamba nila si Yahweh.
Mga awit (Awit 128) (Bersikulo 1–5)
Ang sagot ay: Mapalad ang bawat tao na kay Yahweh ay may takot; ang sinuman kung si Yahweh buong pusong susundin.
• Mapalad ang bawat tao na kay Yahweh ay may takot, ang maalab na naisi'y sumunod sa kanyang utos. Kakainin niya ang bunga ng kanyang pinaghirapan, ang taong ito'y maligaya't maunlad ang pamumuhay.
• Sa tahanan, ang asawa'y parang ubas na mabunga, at bagong tanim na olibo sa may hapag ang anak niya.
• Ang sinuman kung si Yahweh buong pusong susundin, buhay niya ay uunlad at laging pagpapalain. Mula sa Zion, pagpapala nawa ni Yahweh ay tanggapin, at makita habang buhay, pag-unlad ng Jerusalem.
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Colosas 3: 12–21) (Unang pagpili)
DeleteAng pagbabasa sa sulat ni San Pabro sa mga Colosa.
Kaya nga, dahil kayo'y hinirang ng Diyos, minamahal niya at pinili para sa kanya, dapat kayong maging mahabagin, mabait, mapagpakumbaba, mahinahon, at mapagtiis. Magpasensiya kayo sa isa't isa. Kung may hinanakit kayo kaninuman, magpatawad kayo gaya ng pagpapatawad sa inyo ng Panginoon. At higit sa lahat, taglayin ninyo ang pagmamahalan, na siyang nagbubuklod sa lahat sa ganap na pagkakaisa. Paghariin ninyo sa inyong puso ang kapayapaang kaloob ni Cristo, sapagkat iyan ang dahilan kung bakit kayo tinawag sa iisang katawan. Magpasalamat kayong lagi. Ang salita ni Cristo'y hayaan ninyong lubusang manatili sa inyong puso. Turuan ninyo at paalalahanan ang isa't isa nang may buong karunungan. Buong puso kayong umawit ng mga salmo, mga himno at mga awiting espirituwal, nang may pagpapasalamat sa Diyos. At anuman ang inyong gagawin o sasabihin, gawin ninyong lahat sa pangalan ng Panginoong Jesus at sa pamamagitan niya'y magpasalamat kayo sa Diyos Ama. Mga babae, pasakop kayo sa inyong asawa, sapagkat iyan ang naaangkop sa mga nakipag-isa sa Panginoon. Mga lalaki, mahalin ninyo ang inyong asawa, at huwag kayong maging malupit sa kanila. Mga anak, sundin ninyong lagi ang inyong mga magulang, sapagkat iyan ang nakalulugod sa Panginoon. Mga magulang, huwag ninyong pagagalitan nang labis ang inyong mga anak at baka masiraan sila ng loob.
Pangalawang pagbabasa (1 Juan 3: 1–2 at 21–24) (Pangalawang pagpili)
Ang pagbabasa sa unang sulat ni San Juan.
Tingnan ninyo kung gaano kalaki ang pag-ibig sa atin ng Ama! Tinatawag tayong mga anak ng Diyos, at iyon nga ang totoo. Ang dahilan kung bakit hindi tayo nakikilala ng mga makasanlibutan ay hindi nila kinikilala ang Diyos. Mga minamahal, mga anak na tayo ng Diyos ngayon, ngunit hindi pa nahahayag ang magiging kalagayan natin. Ngunit alam nating sa pagdating ni Cristo, tayo'y magiging katulad niya, sapagkat makikita natin kung sino talaga siya. Mga minamahal, kung hindi tayo inuusig ng ating budhi, makakalapit tayo sa Diyos na panatag ang ating kalooban. Tinatanggap natin ang anumang ating hilingin sa kanya dahil sinusunod natin ang kanyang mga utos at ginagawa ang nakalulugod sa kanya. Ito ang kanyang utos: sumampalataya tayo sa kanyang Anak na si Jesu-Cristo, at magmahalan tayo gaya ng iniutos ni Cristo sa atin. Ang sumusunod sa mga utos ng Diyos ay nananatili sa Diyos, at nananatili naman sa kanya ang Diyos. At nalalaman nating nananatili siya sa atin sa pamamagitan ng Espiritung ipinagkaloob niya sa atin.
Ebanghelyo (Lucas 2: 41–52)
DeleteAng magandang balita ayon kay San Lucas.
Taun-taon, tuwing Pista ng Paskwa, ang mga magulang ni Jesus ay pumupunta sa Jerusalem. Nang siya'y labindalawang taon na, dumalo sila sa pista, ayon sa kanilang kaugalian. Sila'y umuwi na pagkatapos ng pista. Ang batang si Jesus ay nagpaiwan sa Jerusalem ngunit hindi ito napansin ng kanyang mga magulang. Sa pag-aakalang siya ay kasama ng pangkat, nagpatuloy sila sa maghapong paglalakbay. Pagkatapos, siya ay hinanap nila sa kanilang mga kamag-anak at mga kakilala, ngunit hindi nila natagpuan si Jesus. Kaya't bumalik sila sa Jerusalem upang doon maghanap. Pagkalipas ng tatlong araw, si Jesus ay natagpuan nila sa loob ng Templo. Siya'y nakaupong kasama ng mga guro. Nakikinig siya at nagtatanong sa kanila, at ang lahat ng nakakarinig sa kanya ay hangang-hanga sa kanyang pang-unawa at mga sagot. Namangha rin ang kanyang mga magulang nang siya'y makita. Sinabi ng kanyang ina, “Anak, bakit mo naman ginawa ito sa amin? Lubha ang aming pag-aalala ng iyong ama sa paghahanap sa iyo.” Sumagot si Jesus, “Bakit po ninyo ako hinahanap? Hindi po ba ninyo alam na ako'y dapat mamalagi sa bahay ng aking Ama?” Ngunit hindi nila naunawaan ang sinabi niyang ito. Siya'y sumama sa kanila pauwi sa Nazaret, at siya'y naging masunurin sa kanila. Ang lahat ng bagay na ito ay iningatan ng kanyang ina sa kanyang puso. Patuloy na lumaki si Jesus sa pangangatawan, lumawak ang kanyang karunungan at lalong naging kalugud-lugod sa Diyos at sa mga tao.