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Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph C
December 27, 2015

Study of the Readings

Ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman, et al.


• Words, Phrases
• To the point

• First Two Readings
Experience


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Let the Scriptures Speak

Dennis
Hamm, SJ

The Open Family

Mary has just referred to Joseph as Jesus’ father, but Jesus uses the word pater of the Creator. Yet, Luke hastens to show that doing the will of his heavenly Father entailed obedience to Mary and Joseph.

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

Jesus in the Temple

The personal irritation reflected in Mary’s reproach: “Son, why have you treated us like this?” is perfectly understandable.

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The Word Embodied

John
Kavanaugh, SJ

The Centrality of Christ

It is fitting that the holiness of the family also be celebrated at this time. For it is only by the ordinariness of being born, nurtured, and taught, so frail and dependent upon those who have welcomed us into their lives, that we ever grow in strength and grace.

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Thoughts
from the
Early Church


Origen of Alexandria

They found him, then, “sitting among the doctors,” or rather not merely sitting, but learning from them and listening to them. At this very moment Jesus is present among us too, questioning us and listening to us speaking.

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

Our being children of God is a reality, but it is visible only to faith. Lacking faith, the world cannot see or observe it. Only when the final consummation occurs will the Christian status of divine childhood become visible.

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