PRESENTATION OF THE LORD IN THE TEMPLE (A)
From the Book of Malachi 3, 1-4
Behold I will send my messenger, it opens a path before me. And suddenly come to his temple the Lord whom ye seek, And the messenger of the covenant that you want, here he comes, saith the LORD of hosts. Who may abide the day of his coming? Which one will stand when he appeareth? For he is like a refiner's fire, like potash launderers. He will sit as one that melts and purifies the money he will purify the son of Levi, and purge them as (we sketch) gold and silver, and they will be to the Lord who brings the offering with justice. Then shall the offering of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasant unto the LORD, as the days of old, as in previous years.
From Hebrews 2, 14-18
Since all men have a nature of flesh and Blood Jesus wanted to share the human condition and by his death, he was able to smother him who possessed the power of death, that is to say, the devil, and he was free those who through fear of death, spent their entire lives in a situation of slaves. For whom he comes to help, they are not angels, they are the son of Abraham. He had to become at all like his brothers, to be in their relationships with God, a merciful and faithful high priest, able to remove the sins of the people. Having suffered through the ordeal of his passion, he can bring relief to those who undergo the test.
GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO SAINT LUKE 2, 22-40
When arrived the day fixed by the law of Moses for the purification, the parents of Jesus brought him to Jerusalem to present to the Lord, according to what is written in the law: Every first-born male will be devoted to They were also present Lord 
r offering a couple of doves or two young pigeons, the sacrifice prescribed by the law of the Lord However, there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon. He was a righteous man, religious, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. The Spirit had told him he should not see death before seeing the Messiah of the Lord. Driven by the Spirit, Simeon came to the temple. The parents came with the child Jesus to perform the rites of the Act that concerned him. Simeon took the child in his arms and blessed God saying: "Now, O Lord, now let your servant depart in peace according to thy word. For my eyes have seen thy salvation which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. "The father and the child's mother marveled at what was said him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: "Behold, thy son, who is there for the fall and rising of many in Israel. There will be a sign of division, and yourself, your heart will be pierced by a sword. And will be unveiled the secret thoughts of many. "There was a woman who was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. Left a widow after seven years of marriage, she had reached the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving God day and night in fasting and prayer. Approaching them at that time, it proclaimed the praises of God and spoke of the child to all who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, he increased in wisdom and grace of God was upon him.
3rd SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME (A)
From the Book of Isaiah 8, 23 - 9, 3
In ancient times, the Lord has shamed the country of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, but then, he has covered with glory the road along the sea, Transjordan and Galilee, the crossroads of the pagans. The people who walked in darkness have seen a rise a great light on those who inhabited the land of gloom a light has shined. You have lavished joy, you have increased the joy: they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulders, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.
In the first letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians 1, 10-13 and 17
Brothers, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and there is no division among you, be in perfect harmony of thoughts and feelings . I heard of you, brethren, by the folks at Cloe: we say that there are quarrels among you. Let me explain. Each of you is left saying: "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Peter." Or "I belong to Christ." The Christ is so divided? Is it Paul who was crucified for you? Does the name Paul you were baptized? Besides, Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and without recourse to the wisdom of human language, which would render the cross of Christ.
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW 4, 12-23
When Jesus heard the arrest of John the Baptist, he withdrew into Galilee. He left Nazareth and dwelt at Capernaum, a town on the lake in the territories of Zebulun and Naphtali. Thus was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet Isaiah: Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, country facing the sea and land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles you the crossroads: the people who lived in darkness have seen a great light. Of those who lived in the land of darkness and death, light has dawned. From that time Jesus began to proclaim: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." As he walked by the lake of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea: for they were fishermen. Jesus said to them: "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Later, he saw two other brothers, Jacques, son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat with their father, mending their nets. He called. Immediately they left their boat and their father, they followed him. Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, healing every disease and every infirmity among the people.
