Christmas Season · The Holy Family of Jesus: Mary and Joseph · Year A
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
January 1, 2026

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Commentary
Ecclesiasticus 3 - Haydock Commentary Online Haydock Catholic Commentary
Verse-by-verse Catholic patristic-tradition commentary on honoring parents in Sirach 3.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Year A Catholic Productions
Brant Pitre walks through Sirach's teaching on filial piety as the Old Testament frame for the Holy Family.
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Cycle A Loyola Press Sunday Connection
Family-facing reflection connecting Sirach's honor-your-parents instruction to the Sunday's theme.
The Holy Family (Cycle A) Agape Bible Study
Line-by-line Catholic study notes on Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 within the full set of Holy Family readings.
Background & Word Study
Ecclesiasticus, Chapter 3 New Advent (Douay-Rheims + Vulgate)
Parallel Douay-Rheims English and Latin Vulgate text of the assigned Sirach passage.
Ben Sira 3 Sefaria
Ben Sira in its Hebrew/Jewish-wisdom-literature context, useful background for a deuterocanonical reading Protestant tools skip.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
Explains why Sirach is canonical for Catholics but not Protestants, essential context for this reading.
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