Date: February 2, 2020
New American Bible readings
First reading (Malachi 3: 1–4)
A reading from the book of the prophet Malachi.
Thus says the Lord God: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; and suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek, and the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who will endure the day of his coming? And who can stand when he appears? For he is like the refiner’s fire, or like the fuller’s lye. He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, Refining them like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the Lord. Then the sacrifice of Judah and Jerusalem will please the Lord, as in the days of old, as in years gone by.
Second reading (Hebrews 2: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the Devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
Gospel (Luke 2: 22–40)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord." Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted. Band you yourself a sword will pierce, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible readings
First reading (Malachi 3: 1–4)
A reading from the book of the prophet Malachi.
Now I am sending my messenger ahead of me to clear the way; then suddenly the Lord for whom you long will enter the sanctuary. The envoy of the covenant which you so greatly desire already comes, says the Lord of hosts. Who can bear the day of his coming and remain standing when he appears? For he will be like fire in the foundry and like the lye used for bleaching. He will be as a refiner or a fuller. He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. So the Lord will have priests who will present the offering as it should be. Then the Lord will accept with pleasure the offering of Judah and Jerusalem, as in former days.
Second reading (Hebrews 2: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
And because all those children share one same nature of flesh and blood, Jesus likewise had to share this nature. This is why his death destroyed the one holding the power of death, that is the devil, and freed those who remained in bondage all their lifetime because of the fear of death. Jesus came to take by the hand not the angels but the human race. So he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every respect, in order to be the High Priest faithful to God and merciful to them, a priest able to task pardon and atone for their sins. Having been tested through suffering, he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel (Luke 2: 22–40)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When the day came for the purification according to the law of Moses, they brought the baby up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to God. And they offered a sacrifice as ordered in the law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. There lived in Jerusalem at this time a very upright and devout man named Simeon; the Holy Spirit was in him. He looked forward to the time when the Lord would comfort Israel, and he had been assured by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah of the Lord. So he was led into the Temple by the Holy Spirit at the time the parents brought the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law. Simeon took the child in his arms and blessed God, saying, "Now, O Lord, you can dismiss your servant in peace, for you have fulfilled your word and my eyes have seen your salvation, which you display for all the people to see. Here is the light you will reveal to the nations and the glory of your people Israel." His father and mother wondered at what was said about the child. Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, "See him: he will be for the rise or fall of the multitudes of Israel. He shall stand as a sign of contradiction, while a sword will pierce your own soul. Then the secret thoughts of many may be brought to light." There was also a prophetess named Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. After leaving her father's home, she had been seven years with her husband, and since then she had been continually about the Temple, serving God as a widow night and day in fasting and prayer. She was now eighty-four. Coming up at that time, she gave praise to God and spoke of the child to all who looked forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem. When the parents had fulfilled all that was required by the law of the Lord, they returned to their town, Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew in stature and strength and was filled with wisdom: the grace of God was upon him.
New American Bible readings
First reading (Malachi 3: 1–4)
A reading from the book of the prophet Malachi.
Thus says the Lord God: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; and suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek, and the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who will endure the day of his coming? And who can stand when he appears? For he is like the refiner’s fire, or like the fuller’s lye. He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, Refining them like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the Lord. Then the sacrifice of Judah and Jerusalem will please the Lord, as in the days of old, as in years gone by.
Second reading (Hebrews 2: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the Devil, and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
Gospel (Luke 2: 22–40)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord." Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted. Band you yourself a sword will pierce, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible readings
First reading (Malachi 3: 1–4)
A reading from the book of the prophet Malachi.
Now I am sending my messenger ahead of me to clear the way; then suddenly the Lord for whom you long will enter the sanctuary. The envoy of the covenant which you so greatly desire already comes, says the Lord of hosts. Who can bear the day of his coming and remain standing when he appears? For he will be like fire in the foundry and like the lye used for bleaching. He will be as a refiner or a fuller. He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. So the Lord will have priests who will present the offering as it should be. Then the Lord will accept with pleasure the offering of Judah and Jerusalem, as in former days.
Second reading (Hebrews 2: 14–18)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Hebrews.
And because all those children share one same nature of flesh and blood, Jesus likewise had to share this nature. This is why his death destroyed the one holding the power of death, that is the devil, and freed those who remained in bondage all their lifetime because of the fear of death. Jesus came to take by the hand not the angels but the human race. So he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every respect, in order to be the High Priest faithful to God and merciful to them, a priest able to task pardon and atone for their sins. Having been tested through suffering, he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel (Luke 2: 22–40)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
When the day came for the purification according to the law of Moses, they brought the baby up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to God. And they offered a sacrifice as ordered in the law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. There lived in Jerusalem at this time a very upright and devout man named Simeon; the Holy Spirit was in him. He looked forward to the time when the Lord would comfort Israel, and he had been assured by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before seeing the Messiah of the Lord. So he was led into the Temple by the Holy Spirit at the time the parents brought the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law. Simeon took the child in his arms and blessed God, saying, "Now, O Lord, you can dismiss your servant in peace, for you have fulfilled your word and my eyes have seen your salvation, which you display for all the people to see. Here is the light you will reveal to the nations and the glory of your people Israel." His father and mother wondered at what was said about the child. Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, "See him: he will be for the rise or fall of the multitudes of Israel. He shall stand as a sign of contradiction, while a sword will pierce your own soul. Then the secret thoughts of many may be brought to light." There was also a prophetess named Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. After leaving her father's home, she had been seven years with her husband, and since then she had been continually about the Temple, serving God as a widow night and day in fasting and prayer. She was now eighty-four. Coming up at that time, she gave praise to God and spoke of the child to all who looked forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem. When the parents had fulfilled all that was required by the law of the Lord, they returned to their town, Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew in stature and strength and was filled with wisdom: the grace of God was upon him.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 24) (Verses 7–10)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up, O gates, your lintels; reach up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may come in!
Who is this king of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle.
Lift up, O gates, your lintels; reach up, you ancient portals, that the king of glory may come in!
Who is this king of glory? The LORD of hosts; he is the king of glory.
This responsorial psalm is taken on the New American Bible.
DeleteAlleluia, alleluia.
ReplyDeleteA light of revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.
Alleluia, alleluia.
The priest's homily lasted for 11'10"97.
Delete*Father Benedict from Kenya.
DeletePrimera lectura (Malaquías 3: 1–4)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del libro del profeta Malaquías.
Yo envío a mi mensajero, para que prepare el camino delante de mí. Y en seguida entrará en su Templo el Señor que ustedes buscan; y el Ángel de la alianza que ustedes desean ya viene, dice el Señor de los ejércitos. ¿Quién podrá soportar el Día de su venida? ¿Quién permanecerá de pie cuando aparezca? Porque él es como el fuego del fundidor y como la lejía de los lavanderos. Él se sentará para fundir y purificar: purificará a los hijos de Leví y los depurará como al oro y la plata; y ellos serán para el Señor los que presentan la ofrenda conforme a la justicia. La ofrenda de Judá y de Jerusalén será agradable al Señor, como en los tiempos pasados, como en los primeros años.
Salmo responsorial (Salmo 24) (Versículos 7–10)
La respuesta es: ¿Quién es este rey de gloria? ¡Es el Señor!
• ¡Puertas, levanten sus dinteles, levántense, puertas eternas, para que entre el Rey de la gloria!
• ¿Y quién es ese Rey de la gloria? Es el Señor, el fuerte, el poderoso, el Señor poderoso en los combates.
• ¡Puertas, levanten sus dinteles, levántense, puertas eternas, para que entre el Rey de la gloria!
• ¿Y quién es ese Rey de la gloria? El Rey de la gloria es el Señor de los ejércitos.
Segunda lectura (Hebreos 2: 14–18)
Una lectura de la carta de San Pablo a los hebreos.
Puesto que esos hijos son de carne y sangre, Jesús también compartió esta misma condición y, al morir, le quitó su poder al que reinaba por medio de la muerte, es decir, al diablo. De este modo liberó a los hombres que, por miedo a la muerte, se pasan la vida como esclavos. Jesús no vino para hacerse cargo de los ángeles, sino de la raza de Abrahán. Por eso tuvo que hacerse semejante en todo a sus hermanos, y llegó a ser el sumo sacerdote lleno de comprensión, pero también fiel en el servicio de Dios, que les consigue el perdón. Él mismo ha sido probado por medio del sufrimiento, por eso es capaz de ayudar a aquellos que son puestos a prueba.
Evangelio (Lucas 2: 22–40)
Una lectura del Evangelio Santo según el San Lucas.
Cuando llegó el día fijado por la Ley de Moisés para la purificación, llevaron al niño a Jerusalén para presentarlo al Señor, como está escrito en la Ley: ‘Todo varón primogénito será consagrado al Señor.’ También debían ofrecer un sacrificio un par de tórtolas o de pichones de paloma, como ordena la Ley del Señor. Vivía entonces en Jerusalén un hombre llamado Simeón, que era justo y piadoso, y esperaba el consuelo de Israel. El Espíritu Santo estaba en él y le había revelado que no moriría antes de ver al Mesías del Señor. Conducido por el mismo Espíritu, fue al Templo, y cuando los padres de Jesús llevaron al niño para cumplir con él las prescripciones de la Ley, Simeón lo tomó en sus brazos y alabó a Dios, diciendo: “Ahora, Señor, puedes dejar que tu servidor muera en paz, como lo has prometido, mis ojos han visto la salvación que preparaste delante de todos los pueblos: luz para iluminar a las naciones paganas y gloria de tu pueblo Israel.” Su padre y su madre estaban admirados por lo que oían decir de él. Simeón, después de bendecirlos, dijo a María, la madre: “Este niño será causa de caída y de elevación para muchos en Israel; será signo de contradicción, y a ti misma una espada te atravesará el corazón. Así se manifestarán claramente los pensamientos íntimos de muchos.” Había también allí una profetisa llamada Ana, hija de Fanuel, de la familia de Aser, mujer ya entrada en años, que, casa en su juventud, había vivido siete años con su marido. Desde entonces había permanecido viuda, y tenía ochenta y cuatro años. No se apartaba del Templo, sirviendo a Dios noche y día con ayunos y oraciones. Se presentó en ese mismo momento y se puso a dar gracias a Dios. Y hablaba acerca del niño a todos los que esperaban la redención de Jerusalén. Después de cumplir todo lo que ordenaba la Ley del Señor, volvieron a su ciudad de Nazaret, en Galilea. El niño iba creciendo y se fortalecía, lleno de sabiduría, y la gracia de Dios estaba con él.
Unang pagbabasa (Malaquías 3: 1–4)
ReplyDeleteAng pagbabasa sa aklat ni propeta Malakias.
Sabi ni Yahweh na Makapangyarihan sa lahat, “Ipadadala ko ang aking sugo upang ihanda ang daraanan ko. At si Yahweh na inyong hinahanap ay biglang darating sa kanyang templo. Darating ang pinakahihintay ninyong sugo at ipahahayag ang aking tipan.” Ngunit sino ang makakatagal pagdating ng araw na iyon? Sino ang makakaharap kapag napakita na siya? Para siyang apoy na nagpapadalisay sa bakal at parang sabon na may matapang na sangkap. Darating siya at mauupong tulad ng isang tagapagdalisay ng pilak. Dadalisayin niya ang mga anak na lalaki ni Levi katulad ng ginto at pilak at sa pamamagitan nito'y magiging karapat-dapat ang kanilang handog kay Yahweh. Dahil dito, ang mga handog na dadalhin ng mga taga-Juda at Jerusalem ay magiging kalugud-lugod kay Yahweh, tulad ng dati.
Pangalawang pagbabasa (Mga Hebreo 2: 14–18)
Ang pagbabasa sa sulat ni San Pablo sa mga Hebreo.
Dahil sa ang mga anak na tinutukoy niya ay tao, naging tao rin si Jesus at tulad nila'y may laman at dugo. Ginawa niya ito upang sa pamamagitan ng kanyang kamatayan ay mawasak niya ang diyablo na siyang may kapangyarihan sa kamatayan. Sa pamamagitan din ng kanyang kamatayan ay pinalaya niya ang lahat ng tao na buong buhay nila'y inalipin ng takot sa kamatayan. Hindi ang mga anghel ang kanyang tinutulungan, sa halip ay ang mga anak ni Abraham. Kaya't kinailangang matulad siya sa kanyang mga kapatid sa lahat ng paraan. Upang siya'y maging isang Pinakapunong Pari na mahabagin at tapat na naglilingkod sa Diyos at nag-aalay ng handog para mapatawad ang mga kasalanan ng tao. At ngayo'y matutulungan niya ang mga tinutukso, sapagkat siya man ay tinukso at nagdusa.
Ebanghelyo (Lucas 2: 22–40)
DeleteAng magandang balita ayon kay San Lucas.
Nang sumapit ang araw ng kanilang pagtupad sa seremonya ng paglilinis ayon sa Kautusan ni Moises, pumunta sila sa Jerusalem. Dinala nila ang sanggol upang iharap sa Panginoon, sapagkat ganito ang nasusulat sa Kautusan ng Panginoon, “Bawat panganay na lalaki ay itatalaga sa Panginoon.” Nag-alay din sila ng handog ayon sa nakasaad sa Kautusan ng Panginoon: magkapares na ibong batu-bato, o kaya'y dalawang inakay na kalapati. May isang tao noon sa Jerusalem na ang pangala'y Simeon, isang lalaking matuwid, may takot sa Diyos at naghihintay sa katubusan ng Israel. Nasa kanya ang Espiritu Santo. Ipinahayag ng Espiritu Santo sa kanya na hindi siya mamamatay hangga't hindi niya nakikita ang Cristo na ipinangako ng Panginoon. Sa patnubay ng Espiritu, si Simeon ay pumasok sa Templo. At nang dalhin doon nina Jose at Maria ang sanggol na si Jesus upang tuparin ang ayon sa itinatakda ng Kautusan, kinarga ni Simeon ang sanggol. Pagkatapos, nagpuri siya sa Diyos, “Ngayon, Panginoon, maaari na pong yumaong mapayapa ang inyong abang alipin ayon sa inyong pangako. Yamang nakita na po ng aking mga mata ang inyong pagliligtas, na inyong inihanda sa harapan ng lahat ng bansa. Ito po ay liwanag na tatanglaw sa mga Hentil at magbibigay-dangal sa inyong bansang Israel.” Namangha ang mga magulang ng sanggol dahil sa sinabi ni Simeon tungkol sa bata. Binasbasan sila ni Simeon, at sinabi kay Maria, “Tandaan mo, ang batang ito'y nakatalaga sa ikapapahamak o ikaliligtas ng marami sa Israel. Siya ang magiging tanda mula sa Diyos ngunit tutuligsain siya ng marami, kaya't mahahayag ang kanilang iniisip. Dahil dito, magdaranas ka ng matinding kapighatiang parang isang patalim na itinarak sa iyong puso.” Naroon din sa Templo ang isang propetang babae na ang pangalan ay Ana, anak ni Fanuel at mula sa lipi ni Asher. Siya'y napakatanda na. Pitong taon lamang silang nagsama ng kanyang asawa, at ngayo'y walumpu't apat na taon na siyang biyuda. Lagi siya sa Templo at araw-gabi'y sumasamba sa Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pag-aayuno at pananalangin. Nang oras na iyon, lumapit siya kina Jose at Maria at nagpasalamat sa Diyos. Nagsalita rin siya tungkol sa sanggol sa lahat ng naghihintay sa pagpapalaya ng Diyos sa Jerusalem. Nang maisagawa na nila ang lahat ng ayon sa itinatakda ng kautusan ng Panginoon, umuwi na sila sa bayan ng Nazaret sa Galilea. Ang bata'y lumaking malusog, puspos ng karunungan, at kalugud-lugod sa Diyos.