December 28, 2025

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The Holy Family: Respect For Elders (A) 17A
Key Passage
Jesus went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. (Luke 2:51a)
Questions
Adults: What does your family do to honor and respect its older members?
Children: Why did Joseph leave Israel? How can he be an example for you?

Readings

First Reading • Duties Toward Parents
Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • The Practice Of Virtues
Colossians 3:12-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Finding In The Temple
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)