Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:
In Roman Catholicism the month of January is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. It commemorates the naming of the child Jesus: "at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb" [Luke, 2:21].'Tis also the festival of Saint Daniel of Padua, Deacon & Martyr (died 168), martyred in the reign of the emperor Marcus Aurelius: Martyr-link & Wikipedia-link.
'Tis also the festival of Saint Anterus, Pope & Martyr (died 236), nineteenth Bishop of Rome, martyred in the reign of the emperor Maximinus Thrax: Martyr-link ūnus, Martyr-link duo, & Wikipedia-link; Wikipedia-link Pontiff.
Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings—Christmas Weekday
The First Letter of John, chapter two, verse twenty-nine thru chapter three, verse six;
Psalm Ninety-eight, verses one, three(c/d) & four, & five & six;
The Gospel according to John, chapter one, verses twenty-nine thru thirty-four.
Commentary: Reflection by Bishop Robert Barron (Word on Fire):
Friends, our Gospel for today contains one of the most important and misunderstood lines in all of Christian Scripture. Spying Jesus, John the Baptist says, "Behold the Lamb of God." In a very casual survey, I asked a number of people what this phrase means, and the answer I typically got was this: it means that he is gentle and humble and good, like a lamb.Video reflection by Jem Sullivan, Ph.D.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
But for a first-century Jew, the phrase had little if anything to do with that: it had to do with sacrifice. It meant that Jesus was someone who was destined to be sacrificed as a sin offering to God.
John the Baptist’s characterization of Jesus as the Lamb of God has to do with Temple sacrifice. He will be the one who offers the final and definitive sacrifice which reconciles divinity and humanity. He will offer something to the Father which will deal finally with the problem of sin, and in this we will find our salvation.
Mass Readings—Optional Memorial of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
The Letter to the Philippians, chapter two, verses one thru eleven;
Psalm Eight, verse two(a/b);
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter two, verses twenty-one thru twenty-four.
Bible Study—Wisdom Books
The Book of Psalms, psalm thirty-seven (verses one thru forty);
The Book of Proverbs, chapter three (verses one thru thirty-five).
Commentary: The Fate of Sinners & the Reward of the Just (Psalm 37); Attitude toward the Lord (Proverbs, 3:1-12), the Value of Wisdom (3:13-24 & 35), & Attitude toward Fellow Men (3:25-34).
Bible Study—Pauline Letters
The Letter to the Romans, chapter two (verses one thru twenty-nine).
Commentary: The Righteous Judgment of God (Romans, 2:1-16) & the Jews & the Law (2:17-29).
Proverb o' the Day (3:5-6)
Trust in the LORD will all your heart,Saint Quote o' the Day
on your own intelligence rely not;
In all your ways be mindful of Him,
and He will make straight your paths.
"Mary, give me your Heart: so beautiful, so pure, so immaculate; your Heart so full of love & humility that I may be able to receive Jesus in the Bread of Life & love Him as you love Him & serve Him in the distressing guise of the poor."
—St. Teresa of Calcutta (A.K.A. Mother Teresa, 1910-1997; feast day: 5 September)
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