Saturday, December 28, 2019

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Date: December 29, 2019

New American Bible readings
First reading (Sirach 3: 2–6 and 12–14)
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.

Second reading (Colossians 3: 12–21)
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.

Gospel (Matthew 2: 13–15 and 19–23)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

When the magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. Herod is going to search for the child to destroy him." Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt. He stayed there until the death of Herod, that what the Lord had said through the prophet might be fulfilled, "Out of Egypt I called my son." When Herod had died, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, "Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child's life are dead." He rose, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go back there. And because he had been warned in a dream, he departed for the region of Galilee. He went and dwelt in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, "He shall be called a Nazorean."

Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible readings

First reading (Sirach 3: 2–6 and 12–14)
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.

Second reading (Colossians 3: 12–21)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians.

Clothe yourselves, then, as is fitting for God's chosen people, holy and beloved of him. Put on compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience to bear with one another and forgive whenever there is any occasion to do so. As the Lord has forgiven you, forgive one another. When you have put on all these, take love as your belt so that the dress be perfect. May the peace of Christ overflow in your hearts; for this end you were called to be one body. And be thankful. Let the word of God dwell in you in all its richness. Teach and admonish one another with words of wisdom. With thankful hearts sing to God psalms, hymns and spontaneous praise. And whatever you do or say, do it in the Name of Jesus, the Lord, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as you should do in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not get angry with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, because that pleases the Lord. Parents, do not be too demanding of your children, lest they become discouraged.

Gospel (Matthew 2: 13–15 and 19–23)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew.

After the wise men had left, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph and stated, "Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you for Herod will soon be looking for the child in order to kill him." Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and left that night for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. In this way, what the Lord had stated through the prophet was fulfilled: I called my son out of Egypt. After Herod's death, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph and stated, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go back to the land of Israel, because those who tried to kill the child are dead." So Joseph got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when Joseph heard that Archilaus had succeeded his father Herod as king of Judea, he was afraid to go there. He was given further instructions in a dream, and went to the region of Galilee. There he settled in a town called Nazareth. In this way what was stated by the prophets was fulfilled: He shall be called a Nazorean.

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  1. Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 128) (Verses 1–5)
    The 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.

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  2. Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 128) (Verses 1–5)
    The response is: Happy are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.

    Blessed are you who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your toil; you will be blessed and favored.

    Your wife, like a vine, will bear fruits in your home; your children, like olive shoots will stand around your table.

    Such are the blessings bestowed upon the man who fears the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion. May you see Jerusalem prosperous all the days of your life.

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    1. This responsorial psalm is taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.

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  3. Alleluia, alleluia.
    Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
    Alleluia, alleluia.

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  4. Primera lectura (Eclesiástico 3: 2–6 y 12–14)
    Una lectura del libro de 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: Felices son los que temen el Señor y siguen sus caminos.
    • ¡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 Sión 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 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 (Mateo 2: 13–15 y 19–23)
    Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según San Mateo.
    Después de marchar los Magos, el Ángel del Señor se le apareció en sueños a José y le dijo: “Levántate, toma al niño y a su madre y huye a Egipto. Quédate allí hasta que yo te avise, porque Herodes buscará al niño para matarlo.” José se levantó; aquella misma noche tomó al niño y a su madre y partió hacia Egipto, permaneciendo allí hasta la muerte de Herodes. Así se cumplió lo que había anunciado el Señor por boca del profeta: Llamé de Egipto a mi hijo. Después de la muerte de Herodes, el Ángel del Señor se apareció en sueños a José en Egipto y le dijo: “Levántate, toma contigo al niño y a su madre y regresa a la tierra de Israel, porque ya han muerto los que querían matar al niño.” José se levantó, tomó al niño y a su madre, y volvieron a la tierra de Israel. Pero al enterarse de que Arquelao gobernaba en Judea en lugar de su padre Herodes, tuvo miedo de ir allá. Conforme a un aviso que recibió en sueños, se dirigió a la provincia de Galilea y se fue a vivir a un pueblo llamado Nazaret. Así había de cumplirse lo que dijeron los profetas: Lo llamarán Nazareo.

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  5. Unang pagbabasa (Ecclesiastico 3: 2–6 at 12–14)
    Ang pagbabasa sa aklat ni 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.

    Pangalawang pagbabasa (Colosas 3: 12–21)
    Ang pagbabasa sa sulat ni San Pablo sa mga taga-Colosas.
    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.

    Ebanghelyo (Mateo 2: 13–15 at 19–23)
    Ang magandang balita ayon kay San Mateo.
    Pagkaalis ng mga pantas, nagpakita kay Jose sa panaginip ang isang anghel ng Panginoon. Sinabi nito sa kanya, “Bumangon ka't dalhin mo agad sa Egipto ang iyong mag-ina. At huwag kayong aalis doon hangga't hindi ko sinasabi sapagkat hahanapin ni Herodes ang bata upang patayin.” Bumangon nga si Jose at nang gabi ring iyon, dinala niya sa Egipto ang kanyang mag-ina. Doon sila nanirahan hanggang sa mamatay si Herodes. Sa gayon, natupad ang sinabi ng Panginoon sa pamamagitan ng propeta: “Tinawag ko ang aking anak mula sa Egipto.” Pagkamatay ni Herodes, nagpakita kay Jose sa panaginip ang isang anghel ng Panginoon habang siya'y nasa Egipto. Sinabi sa kanya ng anghel, “Bumangon ka. Dalhin mo na sa Israel ang iyong mag-ina sapagkat patay na ang mga nagtatangka sa buhay ng bata.” Kaya't bumangon nga si Jose at dinala sa Israel ang kanyang mag-ina. Ngunit nang mabalitaan niyang naghahari sa Judea si Arquelao na anak ni Herodes, natakot siyang pumunta roon. At dahil binigyan siya ng babala sa kanyang panaginip, sila ay tumuloy sa Galilea, at doon nanirahan sa bayan ng Nazaret. Sa gayon, natupad ang sinabi ng mga propeta: “Siya'y tatawaging Nazareno.”

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  6. Bacaan pertama (Sirakh 3: 2–6 dan 12–14)
    Pembacaan dari kitab Sirakh.
    Memang Tuhan telah memuliakan bapa pada anak-anaknya, dan hak ibu atas para anaknya diteguhkan-Nya. Barangsiapa menghormati bapanya memulihkan dosa, dan siapa memuliakan ibunya serupa dengan orang yang mengumpulkan harta. Barangsiapa menghormati bapanya, ia sendiri akan mendapat kesukaan pada anak-anaknya pula, dan apabila bersembahyang, niscaya doanya dikabulkan. Barangsiapa memuliakan bapanya akan panjang umurnya, dan orang yang taat kepada Tuhan menenangkan ibunya. Anakku, tolonglah bapamu pada masa tuanya, jangan menyakiti hatinya di masa hidupnya. Pun pula kalau akalnya sudah berkurang hendaklah kaumaafkan, jangan menistakannya sewaktu engkau masih berdaya. Kebaikan yang ditunjukkan kepada bapa tidak sampai terlupa, melainkan dibilang sebagai pemulihan segala dosamu.

    Mazmur (Mazmur 128) (Ayat 1–5)
    Tanggapan adalah: Berbahagialah yang mendiami rumah Tuhan.
    • Berbahagialah setiap orang yang takut akan TUHAN, yang hidup menurut jalan yang ditunjukkan-Nya! Apabila engkau memakan hasil jerih payah tanganmu, berbahagialah engkau dan baiklah keadaanmu!
    • Isterimu akan menjadi seperti pohon anggur yang subur di dalam rumahmu; anak-anakmu seperti tunas pohon zaitun sekeliling mejamu! Sesungguhnya demikianlah akan diberkati orang laki-laki yang takut akan TUHAN.
    • Kiranya TUHAN memberkati engkau dari Sion, supaya engkau melihat kebahagiaan Yerusalem seumur hidupmu.

    Bacaan kedua (Kolose 3: 12–21)
    Pembacaan dari surat Paulus kepada jemaat di Kolose.
    Karena itu, sebagai orang-orang pilihan Allah yang dikuduskan dan dikasihi-Nya, kenakanlah belas kasihan, kemurahan, kerendahan hati, kelemahlembutan dan kesabaran. Sabarlah kamu seorang terhadap yang lain, dan ampunilah seorang akan yang lain apabila yang seorang menaruh dendam terhadap yang lain, sama seperti Tuhan telah mengampuni kamu, kamu perbuat jugalah demikian. Dan di atas semuanya itu: kenakanlah kasih, sebagai pengikat yang mempersatukan dan menyempurnakan. Hendaklah damai sejahtera Kristus memerintah dalam hatimu, karena untuk itulah kamu telah dipanggil menjadi satu tubuh. Dan bersyukurlah. Hendaklah perkataan Kristus diam dengan segala kekayaannya di antara kamu, sehingga kamu dengan segala hikmat mengajar dan menegur seorang akan yang lain dan sambil menyanyikan mazmur, dan puji-pujian dan nyanyian rohani, kamu mengucap syukur kepada Allah di dalam hatimu. Dan segala sesuatu yang kamu lakukan dengan perkataan atau perbuatan, lakukanlah semuanya itu dalam nama Tuhan Yesus, sambil mengucap syukur oleh Dia kepada Allah, Bapa kita. Hubungan antara anggota-anggota rumah tangga. Hai isteri-isteri, tunduklah kepada suamimu, sebagaimana seharusnya di dalam Tuhan. Hai suami-suami, kasihilah isterimu dan janganlah berlaku kasar terhadap dia. Hai anak-anak, taatilah orang tuamu dalam segala hal, karena itulah yang indah di dalam Tuhan. Hai bapa-bapa, janganlah sakiti hati anakmu, supaya jangan tawar hatinya.

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    1. Bacaan Injil (Matius 2: 13–15 dan 19–23)
      Pembacaan dari Injil Tuhan menurut Santo Matius.
      Setelah orang-orang majus itu berangkat, nampaklah malaikat Tuhan kepada Yusuf dalam mimpi dan berkata: “Bangunlah, ambillah Anak itu serta ibu-Nya, larilah ke Mesir dan tinggallah di sana sampai Aku berfirman kepadamu, karena Herodes akan mencari Anak itu untuk membunuh Dia." Maka Yusuf pun bangunlah, diambilnya Anak itu serta ibu-Nya malam itu juga, lalu menyingkir ke Mesir, dan tinggal di sana hingga Herodes mati. Hal itu terjadi supaya genaplah yang difirmankan Tuhan oleh nabi: “Dari Mesir Kupanggil Anak-Ku." Setelah Herodes mati, nampaklah malaikat Tuhan kepada Yusuf dalam mimpi di Mesir, katanya: “Bangunlah, ambillah Anak itu serta ibu-Nya dan berangkatlah ke tanah Israel, karena mereka yang hendak membunuh Anak itu, sudah mati." Lalu Yusuf pun bangunlah, diambilnya Anak itu serta ibu-Nya dan pergi ke tanah Israel. Tetapi setelah didengarnya, bahwa Arkhelaus menjadi raja di Yudea menggantikan Herodes, ayahnya, ia takut ke sana. Karena dinasihati dalam mimpi, pergilah Yusuf ke daerah Galilea. Setibanya di sana ia pun tinggal di sebuah kota yang bernama Nazaret. Hal itu terjadi supaya genaplah firman yang disampaikan oleh nabi-nabi, bahwa Ia akan disebut: Orang Nazaret.

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    2. Ini adalah bait pengantar Injil. Semoga damai Kristus melimpahi hati-Mu, semoga sabda Kristus bakar dalam diri-Mu.

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