Today's Gospel - Sunday, December 28, 2025 - Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 - Catholic Bible
Welcome to our daily encounter with the Word of God! Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, and are graced with profound messages about family love, obedience, and divine protection. In our reflection, we will explore the teachings contained in the First Reading (Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a), the Second Reading (Colossians 3:12-21), and the Gospel of Matthew (2:13-15, 19-23). These readings invite us to reflect on the importance of the family as a sanctuary of love, faith, and Christian virtues, and on how God protects and guides those who follow Him with trust. First Reading (Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a): In the Book of Sirach, we are presented with timeless wisdom on the honor due to parents. This text teaches us that honoring our father and mother is not only a commandment but also a source of blessings and divine grace. Those who respect and care for their parents build a firm foundation for their own lives, obtaining forgiveness of sins and accumulating spiritual treasures. The kindness shown to parents is remembered by God and becomes a source of strength in times of difficulty. This reading invites us to cultivate humility, patience, and love within the family, recognizing that respect for parents is fundamental to a life of virtue and blessing. Second Reading (Colossians 3:12-21): In his Letter to the Colossians, Saint Paul presents us with a true manual for Christian family life. He exhorts us to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another as Christ forgave us. Love should be the perfect bond that unites all these values. Paul addresses specific words to family members: husbands and wives should cultivate mutual love and respect; children should obey their parents in everything; and parents should not discourage their children, but rather bring them up in love. This passage shows us that the Christian family is called to be a reflection of Christ's love, where each member contributes to the harmony and peace of the home. Gospel (Mt 2:13-15, 19-23): In the Gospel of Matthew, we contemplate a crucial moment in the life of the Holy Family: the flight to Egypt and the subsequent return to Nazareth. Joseph, a just man attentive to God's voice, receives divine instructions in a dream to protect the Child Jesus from Herod's threat. Without hesitation, he promptly obeys, taking Mary and Jesus to a safe place. This narrative reveals Joseph's absolute trust in divine providence and his willingness to face difficulties for the sake of the mission entrusted to him. Joseph's obedience and faith teach us that, even in the face of challenges and uncertainties, we must trust fully in God and follow His will. The Holy Family shows us that true protection comes from God and that, when we remain faithful to Him, we are led along the paths He has prepared for us. These readings challenge us to live family love authentically, honoring our parents, cultivating mutual respect, and trusting in divine protection. May we draw inspiration from the Holy Family to make our homes true sanctuaries of faith, love, and peace. 📖 Daily Readings: First Reading: Sirach 3:3-7, 14-17a Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 🌟 Related Hashtags: #BibleReading #DailyReflection #WordOfGod #HolyFamily #FaithAndObedience #FamilyLove #ChristianVirtues #DivineProtection #ChristianFamily #CatholicBible Top Keywords: Bible Reading, Daily Reflection, Holy Family, Family Love, Honoring Parents, Obedience to God, Christian Virtues, Divine Protection, Christian Family, Word of God Become a member of this channel and get Benefits: / @bibliacatolica Follow us also on: TikTok: / bibliacatolicaonline Instagram: / bibliacatolica Telegram: https://t.me/bibliacatolicaonline Twitter: / bibliacatolica Facebook: https://fb.me/bibliacatolicaonline/ Pinterest: / bibliacatolica
