Sunday, December 26, 2021

Feast of the Holy Family: Respect for Elders (C) 17C
Key Passage
Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house? (Luke 2:49)
Questions
Adults: What does your family do to honor and respect its older members?
Children: Why did Jesus leave the temple? How can Jesus be an example for you?

Readings

Psalm
Psalms 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
First Reading • Hannah Bears a Son
1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Second Reading • Confidence Before God
1 John 3:1-2, 21-24 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2:41-52 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Feast of Saint Stephen
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