Date: December 29, 2024
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 fails, 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.
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.
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.
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 as 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.
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.
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.
The following responsorial psalms are taken from the New American Bible.
ReplyDeleteResponsorial Psalm (Psalm 128) (Verses 1–5)
DeleteThe 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.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 84) (Verses 2–3, 5–6, and 9–10)
DeleteThe 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.
Either of the two responsorial psalms are recited.
DeleteThe following responsorial psalms are taken from the Catholic Pastoral Edition Bible.
ReplyDeleteResponsorial psalm (Psalm 128) (Verses 1–5)
DeleteThe response is: Blessed 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 live 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.
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 84) (Verses 2–3, 5–6, and 9–10)
DeleteThe 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!
Either of the two psalms are recited for this celebration.
DeleteThe following are two possible Gospel Acclamations (Alleluia). Either of the two are recited for this celebration.
ReplyDeleteAlleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
DeleteOpen our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.
DeleteLet the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Primera lectura (1 Samuel 1: 20–22 y 24–28)
ReplyDeleteUna lectura del primer libro de Samuel.
Elcana tuvo relaciones con su mujer Ana y el Señor 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 al Señor”. Elcana, su marido, subió con toda su familia para ofrecer al Señor 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 el Señor y se quedará allí para siempre”. Después que le hubo quitado el pecho, lo hizo subir junto con ella a la casa del Señor 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 al Señor. Yo rezaba por este niño y el Señor me concedió lo que le pedía. Yo ahora se lo cedo al Señor para el resto de sus días; él será donado al Señor”. Así fue como se quedó al servicio del Señor.
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.
Primera lectura (Eclesiástico 3: 2–6 y 12–14)
DeleteUna 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 pagbasa (Ecclesiastico 3: 2–6 at 12–14) (Unang pagpili)
ReplyDeletePagbasa 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 pagbasa (1 Samuel 1: 20–22 at 24–28) (Ikalawang pagpili)
Pagbasa mula 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 sa Panginoon.” Pagkalipas ng isang taon, si Elkana at ang kanyang sambahayan ay muling nagpunta sa Shilo upang ialay sa Panginoon 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 ng Panginoon at doon na siya titira sa buong buhay niya.” Nang lumaki na si Samuel, dinala siya ng kanyang ina sa bahay ng Panginoon 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 sa Panginoon. Hiniling ko sa kanya na ako'y pagkalooban ng anak at binigyan nga niya ako. Kaya naman po inihahandog ko siya sa Panginoon upang maglingkod sa kanya habang buhay.” Pagkatapos nito, sinamba nila ang Panginoon.
Salmong tugunan (Awit 128: 1–5)
Ang tugon ay: Mapalad ang bawat tao na sa Panginoon ay may takot; ang sinuman kung ang Panginoon buong pusong susundin.
• Mapalad ang bawat tao na sa Panginoon 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 ang Panginoon buong pusong susundin, buhay niya ay uunlad at laging pagpapalain. Mula sa Zion, pagpapala nawa ng Panginoon ay tanggapin, at makita habang buhay, pag-unlad ng Jerusalem.
Ikalawang pagbabasa (Colosas 3: 12–21) (Unang pagpili)
DeletePagbasa mula 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.
Ikalawang pagbasa (1 Juan 3: 1–2 at 21–24) (Pangalawang pagpili)
Pagbasa mula 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.
Bacaan pertama (Sirakh 3: 2–6 dan 12–14) (Pilihan pertama)
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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.
Bacaan pertama (1 Samuel 1: 20–22 dan 24–28) (Pilihan kedua)
Pembacaan dari kitab pertama Samuel.
Maka setahun kemudian mengandunglah Hana dan melahirkan seorang anak laki-laki. Ia menamai anak itu Samuel, sebab katanya: "Aku telah memintanya dari pada TUHAN." Elkana, laki-laki itu, pergi dengan seisi rumahnya mempersembahkan korban sembelihan tahunan dan korban nazarnya kepada TUHAN. Tetapi Hana tidak ikut pergi, sebab katanya kepada suaminya: "Nanti apabila anak itu cerai susu, aku akan mengantarkan dia, maka ia akan menghadap ke hadirat TUHAN dan tinggal di sana seumur hidupnya." Setelah perempuan itu menyapih anaknya, dibawanyalah dia, dengan seekor lembu jantan yang berumur tiga tahun, satu efa tepung dan sebuyung anggur, lalu diantarkannya ke dalam rumah TUHAN di Silo. Waktu itu masih kecil betul kanak-kanak itu. Setelah mereka menyembelih lembu, mereka mengantarkan kanak-kanak itu kepada Eli; lalu kata perempuan itu: "Mohon bicara tuanku, demi tuanku hidup, akulah perempuan yang dahulu berdiri di sini dekat tuanku untuk berdoa kepada TUHAN. Untuk mendapat anak inilah aku berdoa, dan TUHAN telah memberikan kepadaku, apa yang kuminta dari pada-Nya. Maka aku pun menyerahkannya kepada TUHAN; seumur hidup terserahlah ia kiranya kepada TUHAN." Lalu sujudlah mereka di sana menyembah kepada TUHAN.
Bacaan kedua (Kolose 3: 12–21) (Pilihan pertama)
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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. 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.
Bacaan kedua (1 Yohanes 3: 1–2 dan 21–24) (Pilihan kedua)
Pembacaan dari surat Yohanes yang pertama.
Lihatlah, betapa besarnya kasih yang dikaruniakan Bapa kepada kita, sehingga kita disebut anak-anak Allah, dan memang kita adalah anak-anak Allah. Karena itu dunia tidak mengenal kita, sebab dunia tidak mengenal Dia. Saudara-saudaraku yang kekasih, sekarang kita adalah anak-anak Allah, tetapi belum nyata apa keadaan kita kelak; akan tetapi kita tahu, bahwa apabila Kristus menyatakan diri-Nya, kita akan menjadi sama seperti Dia, sebab kita akan melihat Dia dalam keadaan-Nya yang sebenarnya. Saudara-saudaraku yang kekasih, jikalau hati kita tidak menuduh kita, maka kita mempunyai keberanian percaya untuk mendekati Allah, dan apa saja yang kita minta, kita memperolehnya dari pada-Nya, karena kita menuruti segala perintah-Nya dan berbuat apa yang berkenan kepada-Nya. Dan inilah perintah-Nya itu: supaya kita percaya akan nama Yesus Kristus, Anak-Nya, dan supaya kita saling mengasihi sesuai dengan perintah yang diberikan Kristus kepada kita. Barangsiapa menuruti segala perintah-Nya, ia diam di dalam Allah dan Allah di dalam dia. Dan demikianlah kita ketahui, bahwa Allah ada di dalam kita, yaitu Roh yang telah Ia karuniakan kepada kita.
Bacaan Injil (Lukas 2: 41–52)
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Tiap-tiap tahun orang tua Yesus pergi ke Yerusalem pada hari raya Paskah. Ketika Yesus telah berumur dua belas tahun pergilah mereka ke Yerusalem seperti yang lazim pada hari raya itu. Sehabis hari-hari perayaan itu, ketika mereka berjalan pulang, tinggallah Yesus di Yerusalem tanpa diketahui orang tua-Nya. Karena mereka menyangka bahwa Ia ada di antara orang-orang seperjalanan mereka, berjalanlah mereka sehari perjalanan jauhnya, lalu mencari Dia di antara kaum keluarga dan kenalan mereka. Karena mereka tidak menemukan Dia, kembalilah mereka ke Yerusalem sambil terus mencari Dia. Sesudah tiga hari mereka menemukan Dia dalam Bait Allah; Ia sedang duduk di tengah-tengah alim ulama, sambil mendengarkan mereka dan mengajukan pertanyaan-pertanyaan kepada mereka. Dan semua orang yang mendengar Dia sangat heran akan kecerdasan-Nya dan segala jawab yang diberikan-Nya. Dan ketika orang tua-Nya melihat Dia, tercenganglah mereka, lalu kata ibu-Nya kepada-Nya: "Nak, mengapakah Engkau berbuat demikian terhadap kami? Bapa-Mu dan aku dengan cemas mencari Engkau." Jawab-Nya kepada mereka: "Mengapa kamu mencari Aku? Tidakkah kamu tahu, bahwa Aku harus berada di dalam rumah Bapa-Ku?" Tetapi mereka tidak mengerti apa yang dikatakan-Nya kepada mereka. Lalu Ia pulang bersama-sama mereka ke Nazaret; dan Ia tetap hidup dalam asuhan mereka. Dan ibu-Nya menyimpan semua perkara itu di dalam hatinya. Dan Yesus makin bertambah besar dan bertambah hikmat-Nya dan besar-Nya, dan makin dikasihi oleh Allah dan manusia.
第一読み物（シラ第3章：第2詩—第6詩と第12詩—第14詩）
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主は、子に対する権威を父に授け、子が母の判断に従う義務を定めておられる。父を尊べば、お前の罪は償われ、同じく、母を敬えば、富を蓄える。父を尊べば、いつの日か、子供たちがお前を幸せにしてくれる。主は、必ず祈りを聞き入れてくださる。父を敬う者は、長寿に恵まれ、主に従う者は、母を安心させる。子よ、年老いた父親の面倒を見よ。生きている間、彼を悲しませてはならない。たとえ彼の物覚えが鈍くなっても、思いやりの気持を持て。自分が活力にあふれているからといって、彼を軽蔑してはならない。主は、父親に対するお前の心遣いを忘れず、罪を取り消し、お前を更に高めてくださる。
第一読み物（サムエル記上第1章：第20詩—第22詩と第24詩—第28詩）
この読み物はサムエル記上です。
ハンナは身ごもり、月が満ちて男の子を産んだ。主に願って得た子供なので、その名をサムエル（その名は神）と名付けた。さて、夫エルカナが家族と共に年ごとのいけにえと自分の満願の献げ物を主にささげるために上って行こうとしたとき、ハンナは行こうとせず、夫に言った。「この子が乳離れしてから、一緒に主の御顔を仰ぎに行きます。そこにこの子をいつまでもとどまらせましょう。」乳離れした後、ハンナは三歳の雄牛一頭、麦粉を一エファ、ぶどう酒の革袋を一つ携え、その子を連れてシロの主の家に上って行った。この子は幼子にすぎなかったが、人々は雄牛を屠り、その子をエリのもとに連れて行った。ハンナは言った。「祭司様、あなたは生きておられます。わたしは、ここであなたのそばに立って主に祈っていたあの女です。わたしはこの子を授かるようにと祈り、主はわたしが願ったことをかなえてくださいました。わたしは、この子を主にゆだねます。この子は生涯、主にゆだねられた者です。」彼らはそこで主を礼拝した。
第二読み物（コロサイの信徒第2章：第12詩—第21詩）
この読み物はコロサイの信徒への手紙です。
洗礼によって、キリストと共に葬られ、また、キリストを死者の中から復活させた神の力を信じて、キリストと共に復活させられたのです。肉に割礼を受けず、罪の中にいて死んでいたあなたがたを、神はキリストと共に生かしてくださったのです。神は、わたしたちの一切の罪を赦し、規則によってわたしたちを訴えて不利に陥れていた証書を破棄し、これを十字架に釘付けにして取り除いてくださいました。そして、もろもろの支配と権威の武装を解除し、キリストの勝利の列に従えて、公然とさらしものになさいました。だから、あなたがたは食べ物や飲み物のこと、また、祭りや新月や安息日のことでだれにも批評されてはなりません。これらは、やがて来るものの影にすぎず、実体はキリストにあります。偽りの謙遜と天使礼拝にふける者から、不利な判断を下されてはなりません。こういう人々は、幻で見たことを頼りとし、肉の思いによって根拠もなく思い上がっているだけで、頭であるキリストにしっかりと付いていないのです。この頭の働きにより、体全体は、節と節、筋と筋とによって支えられ、結び合わされ、神に育てられて成長してゆくのです。日々新たにされてあなたがたは、キリストと共に死んで、世を支配する諸霊とは何の関係もないのなら、なぜ、まだ世に属しているかのように生き、「手をつけるな。味わうな。触れるな」などという戒律に縛られているのですか。
第二読み物（ヨハネの手紙一第3章：第1詩—第2詩と第21詩—第24詩）
この読み物はヨハネの手紙一です。
御父がどれほどわたしたちを愛してくださるか、考えなさい。それは、わたしたちが神の子と呼ばれるほどで、事実また、そのとおりです。世がわたしたちを知らないのは、御父を知らなかったからです。愛する者たち、わたしたちは、今既に神の子ですが、自分がどのようになるかは、まだ示されていません。しかし、御子が現れるとき、御子に似た者となるということを知っています。なぜなら、そのとき御子をありのままに見るからです。愛する者たち、わたしたちは心に責められることがなければ、神の御前で確信を持つことができ、神に願うことは何でもかなえられます。わたしたちが神の掟を守り、御心に適うことを行っているからです。その掟とは、神の子イエス・キリストの名を信じ、この方がわたしたちに命じられたように、互いに愛し合うことです。神の掟を守る人は、神の内にいつもとどまり、神もその人の内にとどまってくださいます。神がわたしたちの内にとどまってくださることは、神が与えてくださった“霊”によって分かります。
福音書（ルカ第2章：第41詩—第52詩）
この読み物はヨハネによる福音書です。
さて、両親は過越祭には毎年エルサレムへ旅をした。イエスが十二歳になったときも、両親は祭りの慣習に従って都に上った。祭りの期間が終わって帰路についたとき、少年イエスはエルサレムに残っておられたが、両親はそれに気づかなかった。イエスが道連れの中にいるものと思い、一日分の道のりを行ってしまい、それから、親類や知人の間を捜し回ったが、見つからなかったので、捜しながらエルサレムに引き返した。三日の後、イエスが神殿の境内で学者たちの真ん中に座り、話を聞いたり質問したりしておられるのを見つけた。聞いている人は皆、イエスの賢い受け答えに驚いていた。両親はイエスを見て驚き、母が言った。「なぜこんなことをしてくれたのです。御覧なさい。お父さんもわたしも心配して捜していたのです。」すると、イエスは言われた。「どうしてわたしを捜したのですか。わたしが自分の父の家にいるのは当たり前だということを、知らなかったのですか。」しかし、両親にはイエスの言葉の意味が分からなかった。それから、イエスは一緒に下って行き、ナザレに帰り、両親に仕えてお暮らしになった。母はこれらのことをすべて心に納めていた。イエスは知恵が増し、背丈も伸び、神と人とに愛された。