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Uncover the profound spiritual journey of the Holy Family as we delve into the Gospel narratives of Luke and Matthew. Explore the adoration of the shepherds and the Magi, revelations of Jesus' birth to both Israel and the Gentiles. Discover how the Holy Family's fulfillment of Jewish law, including circumcision and purification, continues to resonate today.

Learn about the significance of the redemption of the firstborn and Jesus' public presentation in the Temple, a pivotal moment of offering. Witness the divine encounters with Simeon and Anna, who recognized Jesus as the salvation of all nations. Understand Mary's deep compassion and her role in the fulfillment of prophecy.

This exploration highlights how the humble beginnings of Jesus and the devotion of his family offer timeless lessons for our own faith journey.

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00:07Before we go any further, we must say that both Luke and Matthew offer us a pericope
00:15of adoration. Luke, the one we just saw, the one about the shepherds. Matthew, the one about the Magi.
00:22from the east. In the first, it has been revealed to the people of Israel to whom the shepherds belong.
00:30and in the second, the Gentiles represented by the Magi from the East, because as we know
00:38The birth of Jesus is salvation for all. The worshippers, that is, the pastors and the
00:46The Magi arrive at different times. The shepherds find the baby Jesus in the manger and worship him.
00:55to the newborn Jesus. The Magi, however, find him in a house and there they find the
01:02child with his mother Mary. This has led scholars to believe that the Holy Family
01:09He had temporarily settled in Bethlehem, and the Magi did not arrive at the stable, but
01:16to that house. Now let's think about ourselves. You, brother, just like me, have also found
01:24Jesus in a different time and place. We no longer worship him physically. Today Jesus must
01:34to be adored through His word in the Eucharist and in a special dwelling place, your heart, ours
01:42Jesus' manger. Continuing with the story of Jesus, from verse 21 onwards, we see
01:51How the Holy Family fulfilled the precepts of the law. Circumcision is the seal of the
01:58the covenant that God established with Abraham and his descendants, which we said we find in
02:05Genesis 17, verses 1-14. By performing it, Jesus, as well as any circumcised male,
02:16He was incorporated into the people of the covenant. Later, at the Council of Jerusalem,
02:22In 49 AD, the apostles abolished this rite, replacing it with baptism.
02:31through which the Christian is incorporated into the church, the new people of God. Now, about
02:40Regarding the purification, we have that Mary had to fulfill this precept established in Leviticus
02:4812, verses 2 to 4, according to which, after giving birth to a male child, the mother remained ritually
02:58unclean for seven days. On the eighth day, the circumcision of the child was to be performed and the
03:06The mother had to wait 33 more days to complete the purification. At the end of this period, she offered
03:15a sacrifice, a lamb as a burnt offering and a young pigeon or turtledove as a sin offering.
03:24The poor only had to offer the birds, as indicated in Leviticus 12:6-8. Mary offered
03:32the sacrifice of the poor. Let us remember that this writing is imbued with the theology of the
03:39The poor, a theme that Luke highlights throughout his writing, and in this passage he includes the Holy Family among them
03:48the poor of Israel. This is to show us that, in its simplicity, the promise can
03:56to mature until it bears fruit in Jesus. We know that Mary remained a virgin after giving birth, so
04:04It wasn't strictly necessary for her to fulfill this precept. Even so, Joseph and she fulfill it because
04:13Obedience to God, integrating their family life into faithfulness to the law. The following event
04:23It is the redemption of the firstborn, which is related to Exodus 13, verse 2, 12 to 13, and numbers 3,
04:36verses 11 to 13, and chapter 8, verse 16. The law stated that every firstborn male belonged to the
04:46Sir. That is why the ransom was carried out with a religious meaning, which affirmed that the
04:55The firstborn son still belonged to the Lord. Pope Benedict XVI, in the book Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives,
05:04He explains that the presentation did not need to take place in the temple, but the fact that it was
05:12What he accomplishes in him has a profound meaning. Jesus is not redeemed as the firstborn, but the word
05:22The Greek word paristanai, used in the text and translated as "to present," also means "to offer."
05:32And here I want you to pay close attention, because there is a detail that can easily go unnoticed,
05:40But this completely changes the meaning of this scene. Luke does not conclude that Jesus has recovered,
05:49Rather, it is a public offering of Jesus to God his Father. Do you realize what this means?
05:59It means? Jesus is not rescued, but is publicly offered to God his Father.
06:09This cultural event in the temple makes possible the encounter between Jesus and Simeon and Anna. Simeon,
06:19Moved by the Holy Spirit, he recognizes in the child the salvation that God prepares before the eyes of all.
06:27peoples. That is, with a universal dimension. He is light to all nations, an expression taken from the prophet
06:37Isaiah, and which you can read in chapter 42, verse 6, and chapter 49, verse 6, in which
06:46Jesus is
06:47identified as the servant of God, whose mission is universal, to bring revelation, the light to the
06:57nations. On the other hand, the phrase, glory of your people Israel, also taken from Isaiah, is directed
07:06to a fearful Israel, to whom he announces help through the saving power of God. Simeon, after
07:17Praising God announces the mystery of pain, symbolized by the sword that will pierce the heart
07:24of Mary. With this, it becomes clear that glory is united to the cross. The cross is the sword that
07:32transfers
07:33The soul of Mary. From Mary we can learn true compassion, free from all sentimentality.
07:42who embraces the pain of others as her own suffering. Mary not only feels the pain of her son, she also feels the pain of others.
07:51The children who plunge the sword into their son's heart. This is not what Pope Benedict XVI said.
08:00Immediately after Simeon, Anna appears, a woman filled with the spirit, a prophetess who lived
08:09close to God and for God in body and soul, faithful and constant in the temple. Upon encountering Jesus,
08:17He gives thanks to God and speaks of the child to those who await the redemption of Jerusalem. In this way,
08:26Both Simeon and Anna have been guided by the Holy Spirit to know Jesus and proclaim his meaning
08:35for Israel and for the world. The Holy Family, after fulfilling the precepts, returns to Galilee.
08:45Then the evangelist mentions some of Jesus's gifts, who grew and became strong, filled with the
08:54wisdom and the favor of God that accompanied him. The following event, narrated by Luke,
09:02It is the child's stay in the temple. Luke tells us about an important moment in the life of Jesus.
09:09It shows us that from the beginning of his life, that special relationship between him and
09:18God.
09:19This story shows us once again the Holy Family fulfilling the precepts of the law.
09:25Now it is the Passover festival. Luke does not share how they arrived in Jerusalem or about the celebration of
09:36this party.
09:37He is more interested in the end of this journey and the reaction of his parents, Jesus' parents.
09:46On their way back to Nazareth, Joseph and Mary realize that Jesus is not in the caravan.
09:54So they return to Jerusalem to look for him. After three days of searching, they find him.
10:01Calm, surrounded by the masters of the law, listening and responding and causing awe.
10:09The words of the psalmist apply here. I understand more than all my teachers because I meditate deeply on the commandments.
10:19I understand more than the elders because I obey your precepts. Psalm 119:99-100.
10:29Upon finding him, Joseph remains silent. Mary gently reproaches him for his behavior.
10:36She asks him, "Why have you treated us this way?" His answer is disconcerting.
10:43Why were they looking for me? Didn't they know I was supposed to be at my father's house?
10:49Jesus begins to glimpse his identity and mission. For his parents, this, and everything else they had experienced, is a revelation.
10:59And above all, for Mary, Simeon's words about the sword that will pierce her heart are disconcerting.
11:08But Maria doesn't seek to understand. She doesn't seek answers. She simply keeps everything in her heart.
11:18Luke concludes the infancy narratives by telling us that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God.
11:28and before men.
11:30Phrase similar to that in 1 Samuel 2:26.
11:35Just as Samuel grew up in the sanctuary preparing to serve God, Jesus grew up quietly in Nazareth preparing to
11:46their mission.
11:47With this we conclude the stories of Jesus' childhood.
11:51We will continue in the next class with the public activity of Jesus.
11:56In other words, his ministry in Galilee.
12:00God bless you.
12:15Thanks for watching the video.