2022년 12월 30일 예수, 마리아, 요셉의 성가정 축일
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제1독서
<주님을 경외하는 이는 아버지를 공경한다.>
집회서 3,2-6.12-14
2 주님께서 자녀들로 아버지를 영광스럽게 하시고
아들에 대한 어머니의 권리를 보장하셨다.
3 아버지를 공경하는 이는 죄를 용서받는다.
4 제 어머니를 영광스럽게 하는 이는 보물을 쌓는 이와 같다.
5 아버지를 공경하는 이는 자녀들에게서 기쁨을 얻고
그가 기도하는 날 받아들여진다.
6 아버지를 영광스럽게 하는 이는 장수하고
주님의 말씀에 귀 기울이는 이는 제 어머니를 편안하게 한다.
12 얘야, 네 아버지가 나이 들었을 때 잘 보살피고
그가 살아 있는 동안 슬프게 하지 마라.
13 그가 지각을 잃더라도 인내심을 가지고
그를 업신여기지 않도록 네 힘을 다하여라.
14 아버지에 대한 효행은 잊히지 않으니
네 죄를 상쇄할 여지를 마련해 주리라.
제2독서
<주님과 함께하는 가정생활>
콜로새서 3,12-21
형제 여러분, 12 하느님께 선택된 사람, 거룩한 사람, 사랑받는 사람답게
마음에서 우러나오는 동정과 호의와 겸손과 온유와 인내를 입으십시오.
13 누가 누구에게 불평할 일이 있더라도 서로 참아 주고 서로 용서해 주십시오.
주님께서 여러분을 용서하신 것처럼 여러분도 서로 용서하십시오.
14 이 모든 것 위에 사랑을 입으십시오. 사랑은 완전하게 묶어 주는 끈입니다.
15 그리스도의 평화가 여러분의 마음을 다스리게 하십시오.
여러분은 또한 한 몸 안에서 이 평화를 누리도록 부르심을 받았습니다.
감사하는 사람이 되십시오.
16 그리스도의 말씀이 여러분 가운데에 풍성히 머무르게 하십시오.
지혜를 다하여 서로 가르치고 타이르십시오.
감사하는 마음으로 하느님께 시편과 찬미가와 영가를 불러 드리십시오.
17 말이든 행동이든 무엇이나 주 예수님의 이름으로 하면서,
그분을 통하여 하느님 아버지께 감사를 드리십시오.
18 아내 여러분, 남편에게 순종하십시오.
주님 안에 사는 사람은 마땅히 그래야 합니다.
19 남편 여러분, 아내를 사랑하십시오. 그리고 아내를 모질게 대하지 마십시오.
20 자녀 여러분, 무슨 일에서나 부모에게 순종하십시오.
이것이 주님 마음에 드는 일입니다.
21 아버지 여러분, 자녀들을 들볶지 마십시오. 그러다가 그들의 기를 꺾고 맙니다.
복음
<아기와 그 어머니를 데리고 이집트로 피신하여라.>
마태 .2,13-15.19-23
13 박사들이 돌아간 뒤, 꿈에 주님의 천사가 요셉에게 나타나서 말하였다.
“일어나 아기와 그 어머니를 데리고 이집트로 피신하여,
내가 너에게 일러 줄 때까지 거기에 있어라.
헤로데가 아기를 찾아 없애 버리려고 한다.”
14 요셉은 일어나 밤에 아기와 그 어머니를 데리고 이집트로 가서,
15 헤로데가 죽을 때까지 거기에 있었다.
주님께서 예언자를 통하여, “내가 내 아들을 이집트에서 불러내었다.”
하신 말씀이 이루어지려고 그리된 것이다.
19 헤로데가 죽자, 꿈에 주님의 천사가 이집트에 있는 요셉에게 나타나서 말하였다.
20 “일어나 아기와 그 어머니를 데리고 이스라엘 땅으로 가거라.
아기의 목숨을 노리던 자들이 죽었다.”
21 요셉은 일어나 아기와 그 어머니를 데리고 이스라엘 땅으로 들어갔다.
22 그러나 아르켈라오스가 아버지 헤로데를 이어 유다를 다스린다는 말을 듣고,
그곳으로 가기를 두려워하였다.
그러다가 꿈에 지시를 받고 갈릴래아 지방으로 떠나,
23 나자렛이라고 하는 고을로 가서 자리를 잡았다. 이로써 예언자들을 통하여
“그는 나자렛 사람이라고 불릴 것이다.” 하신 말씀이 이루어졌다.
December 30, 2022
Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
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Reading 1
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14
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.
Or
Col 3:12-21
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.
Or
Col 3:12-17
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.
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
R. (cf. 1) 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.
R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
in the recesses of your home;
your children like olive plants
around your table.
R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
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.
R. Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Alleluia
Col 3:15a, 16a
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts;
let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
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.
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When I first received my assignment for this date, I was excited to reflect on the readings for the Holy Family. As the date came closer, I became more hesitant – how to do justice to reflecting on the ideal family while living in reality. Where is the balance between idealizing families and facing our brokenness as humans? Christmas season is certainly the time to focus on hope and the “gifts” that we are given throughout the year. The gift of family – whatever shape or form – is one to celebrate not only at this time but also throughout the year. Perhaps it makes great sense that we read about the Holy Family as we start the new year – to remind us of the need to appreciate family every day – and be full of hope for the new year.
I especially appreciated the gospel and the focus on Joseph. Every reading about Joseph fills my heart with the image of a wonderful father. While I pray frequently to Mary and consider her my loving Mother, I do cherish Joseph. I understand that he is not a father in the way of our one Father – perfect and loving, yet Joseph to me comes as close as possible for an earthly perfect father. He is understanding and forgiving, noble and humble, strong yet gentle and, most of all, a man of unfailing and enduring faith. Joseph listened to angels well before Bethlehem and accepted the situation and explanation. It’s always impressed me that even before the first dream and angel message, he did not condemn Mary, rather planned a way to save her. He demonstrated that he was a man of kindness and compassion even when he thought he had been betrayed. His following of the dreams related in this gospel further confirm his faith in his God and his faithfulness to his family. He is the consummate protector – doing whatever was/is necessary for his family and in his very special way being guided by angels in dreams. Joseph protected Jesus from before He was born and continued this care throughout His childhood and probably early adulthood. He was an earthly role model for Jesus, teaching Him to be a carpenter until His time came for public ministry.
Even though many details are missing as to Joseph’s life, we know he is the good and faithful father and husband. He is, indeed, a pivotal piece of the Holy Family. Mary, our perfect mother, born without sin, provides the epitome of motherhood – one to hold in reverence and awe. I always pray to her especially when praying for my children and grandchildren, knowing she understands the concerns of a mother. However, I know that I will never be close to her perfection. Joseph offers us (me) the approachable parent – not perfect but certainly wonderful! I can learn so much from each member of the Holy Family!
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HEROD IN YOUR HOME
“Herod is searching for the Child to destroy Him.” —Matthew 2:13
Modern-day “Herods” are still searching for children to destroy (Mt 2:13). These Herods gain entry to the home right under the nose of the parents, who are paralyzed or asleep on the watch (see Mt 26:40). Once the new Herods gain access to the home, they attempt to take over formation of the children in that home.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton prophesied in the 1800’s that evil would come into every home through a “black box.” There are many such “boxes” in the modern home. Television is a major point of entry for modern Herods. Yes, there are godly TV channels and programs. Yet Herod constantly lurks, a mere thumb-click away from infiltrating the child’s mind and soul. Video games and cartoons often immerse children in violence. The child is gradually desensitized to human suffering, which can lead to violent attitudes and behaviors. Herod works through the internet, “prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Pt 5:8). Herod enters a child’s soul through his eyes and ears. Children listen to secular music with ungodly lyrics for hours through black “boxes” such as tablets, smartphones, etc.
Parents, create a holy home environment. With God, you can more than conquer the culture of death (Rm 8:37). Evict Herod from every room of your home. Welcome Jesus to take Herod’s place (see Rv 3:20). Make Jesus the Lord of your home. Your house is His, and He wants it to be “full” (Lk 14:23) of love and faith.
Prayer: Father, give parents the strength to “test everything; retain what is good” (1 Thes 5:21). May parents be holy in their conduct (1 Pt 1:15) so evil has no foothold in the home.
Promise: “Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect.” —Col 3:14
Praise: “Give to the Lord, you families...give to the Lord glory and praise” (Ps 96:7).
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Like all godly Jewish parents, Joseph and Mary raised the child Jesus in the reverence and wisdom of the Lord. Joseph was given a unique task as the guardian and protector of Mary and of Jesus. What can we learn from the example and witness of Joseph? Joseph is a man of God, a man of unquestioning obedience and willing service. He is a man of prayer and a man of God's word. Through faith he recognized the hand of God in the mystery of the Incarnation - the Son of God taking on flesh as the son of the virgin Mary.
Joseph is a man of action, diligent in the care of his family and ready to do the Lord's bidding. Joseph fearlessly set aside his own plans when God called him to "take to the road" and to leave his familiar surroundings - his home, friends and relatives, and the security of his livelihood in order to pursue a hidden mission God entrusted to him as the guardian of the newborn King.
God has a plan for each one of us. With the plan God gives grace and the assurance of his guiding hand and care. Do you trust your heavenly Father for his plan for your life? Are you willing to sacrifice your own plans for the sake of God's plan? Are you willing to give God unquestioning service and to pursue whatever mission he gives you?
Lord Jesus, make me a faithful servant of your word and guardian of your truth. Help me to obey you willingly, like Joseph and Mary, with unquestioning trust and with joyful hope.
Psalm 128
1 Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, who walks in his ways!
2 You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.
4 Lo, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.
5 The LORD bless you from Zion! May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life!
6 May you see your children's children! Peace be upon Israel!
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The holy family flees to Egypt, by John Chrysostom, 547-407 A.D.
"But why was the Christ child sent into Egypt? The text makes this clear: he was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, 'Out of Egypt have I called my son' (Hosea 11:1). From that point onward we see that the hope of salvation would be proclaimed to the whole world. Babylon and Egypt represent the whole world. Even when they were engulfed in ungodliness, God signified that he intended to correct and amend both Babylon and Egypt. God wanted humanity to expect his bounteous gifts the world over. So he called from Babylon the wise men and sent to Egypt the holy family.
"Besides what I have said, there is another lesson also to be learned, which tends powerfully toward true self-constraint in us. We are warned from the beginning to look out for temptations and plots. And we see this even when he came in swaddling clothes. Thus you see even at his birth a tyrant raging, a flight ensuing and a departure beyond the border. For it was because of no crime that his family was exiled into the land of Egypt.
"Similarly, you yourself need not be troubled if you are suffering countless dangers. Do not expect to be celebrated or crowned promptly for your troubles. Instead you may keep in mind the long-suffering example of the mother of the Child, bearing all things nobly, knowing that such a fugitive life is consistent with the ordering of spiritual things. You are sharing the kind of labor Mary herself shared. So did the magi. They both were willing to retire secretly in the humiliating role of fugitive." (excerpt from THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, HOMILY 8.2)
