29 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2024

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph

Liturgical colour: White

Today’s Rosary: The Glorious Mysteries

FIRST READING       

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14

“He who fears the Lord honours his Parents.”

A reading from the Book of Sirach

The Lord honoured the father above the children, and he confirmed the right of the mother over her sons. Whoever honours his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; and whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure. Whoever honours his father will be gladdened by his own children, and when he prays he will be heard. Whoever glorifies his father will have long life, and whoever obeys the Lord will refresh his mother. O son, help your father in his old age, and do not grieve him as long as he lives; even if he is lacking in understanding, show forbearance; and do not despise him all the days of his life. For kindness to a father will not be forgotten, and against your sins it will be credited to you —a house raised in justice to you.

V/ The word of the Lord.
R/ Thanks be to God