Peace to everyone! Let us allow Jesus to refine and purify us... February 2, 2014: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Gospel: LUKE 2:22-40 22 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, Q: Anong batas ni Moses ang tinupad na nina Mary at Joseph? Pagkatapos nito, saan sila nagpunta? Note: see Leviticus 12: 2 – 6 – uncleanness of childbirth for 7 days, circumcision at 8 days old 23 just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord, Q: Bakit dinala nila ang sanggol sa templo sa Jerusalem? 24 and to offer the sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons, in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. Q: Ano pa ang tutuparin nila sa templo? 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Q: Sino ang nasa Jerusalem nang panahong iyon? Ano ang pagkatao niya? 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. Q: Ano ang ipinahayag ng Holy Spirit kay Simeon? 27 He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, Q: Sino ang nakalukob sa kanya pagpasok sa templo? Ano ang nasaksihan niya? 28 he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: Q: Ano ang ginawa ni Simeon? 29 “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, Q: Anong pasasalamat ang dasal niya sa Diyos? 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation, Q: Bakit handa na siyang mamatay? 31 which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” Q: Ano daw ang tinupad na ng Diyos? 33 The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; Q: Ano ang reaction ng mga magulang ng sanggol? 34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted Q: Ano ang sinabi ni Simeon kay Mary? 35 and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Q: Ano pa ang babala niya kay Mary? 36 There was also 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, Q: Sino naman ang tauhan na binanggit? Ano ang naging buhay niya? 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer. Q: Nang mabalo siya, ano ang ginagawa niya? 38 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. Q: At nang masaksihan niya ang mga kaganapan, ano ang ginawa niya? 39 When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Q: Ano ang nangyari sa sanggol? Key points/summary: fulfilment of customs; presentation and consecration of newborn son to God; witnessing of Simeon and Anna; fulfilment of God’s promise of salvation/redemption of all peoples; child grew with strength and wisdom; favour of God Reading 1: MALACHI 3:1-4 Thus says the Lord God: 1 Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom you seek, And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. Q: Sino ang ipadadala ng Diyos? Bakit? Pagdating ng sugo, sino naman ang biglang darating? Note: see Malachi 3: 23 2 But who will endure the day of his coming? And who can stand when he appears? For he is like the refiner’s fire, or like the fuller’s lye. Q: Ano ang babala ng Diyos dito? 3 He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, Refining them like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the LORD. Q: Ano ang gagawin ng Lingkod ng Diyos? Para saan ang gagawin Niyang pagdalisay? 4 Then the sacrifice of Judah and Jerusalem will please the LORD, as in the days of old, as in years gone by. Q: Ano ang magiging pagtanggap ng Diyos sa mga handog ng Judah at Jersualem? Key points/summary: messenger to prepare the way of the Lord; coming of the Lord; refining and purifying; pleasing sacrifice Reading 2: HEBREWS 2:14-18 14 Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the Devil, Q: Anong pakikiisa ang ginawa ni Jesus? Bakit? 15 and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life. Q: Ano ang magiging bunga ng Kanyang pakikiisa? 16 Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham; Q: Sino ba ang tinulungan Niya? 17 therefore, he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people. Q: Paano Niya natupad ang pagtulong na ito? 18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. Q: Anong pagsubok ang nilagpasan Niya? Ano naman ang dulot nito sa mga sinusubok? Key points/summary: Jesus shared blood and flesh with mankind; through His death – destroy the power of death and the Devil; merciful and faithful High Priest of God; expiate sins; empathy in suffering Connections: It is God’s plan to send the Messiah as testified to by messengers like Simeon, and Anna. And when the Messiah had come, they were filled with gladness, thanksgiving and peace. The Messiah was the child Jesus who was presented in the temple to the Father. He will grow in strength and wisdom so that when He appears to the people, He will refine and purify them, destroy the power of death and the Devil and expiate the sins of the people. It is then up to us, to also prepare ourselves, be purified and refined by the Lord Jesus Christ, so that we too, in Jesus’ Name, will triumph over sin and death. And when our time comes to be presented to the Father, He will be pleased with us. Hibla: The Lord Jesus Christ will help us. Application: What do I need to refine and purify in me? In what instances have I triumphed over sin? How was I able to triumph? How is my relationship with the Lord Jesus? Have I presented and consecrated myself to the Lord? Responsorial Psalm: PS 24:7, 8, 9, 10 Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord! Hibla + responsorial Psalm: Jesus Christ will help us for He is our Lord, the king of glory.
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