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Gospel Reading for December 30, 2025 – Luke 2: 36-40
ENTITLED
There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.
When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
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Although Mary and Joseph knew that Jesus was the Son of God and the Messiah, they fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord. They did not feel ENTITLED. There are those among us who ask to be exempt from pre-sacramental preparation/seminar, claiming they do not need them as they are knowledgeable. Instead of appreciating the effort of the Church to prepare them for such an important sacrament, they think they are ENTITLED to not attend.
We are all equally created by God. Not one of us should think we are ENTITLED to anything. Everything we have are given. This should keep us humble.
Teach us O Lord, the humble ways of your Holy Family!
