Ecclesiasticus 3: 2-6. 12-14
God expects children to respect their parents and be kind to them in old age.
Colossians 3: 12-21
Love for God is reflected in a loving family life where each person respects the other.
Matthew 2: 13-15. 19-23
After a warning from an angel about the murderous intent of King Herod, Joseph takes Mary and the infant Jesus into temporary exile in Egypt.