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Épître

Sirach 45:1-6

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And he brought out of him a man of mercy, Which found favor in the sight of all flesh; A man beloved of God and men, even Moses, Whose memorial is blessed. He made him like to the glory of the saints, And magnified him in the fears of his enemies. By his words he caused the wonders to cease; He glorified him in the sight of kings; He gave him commandment for his people, And showed him part of his glory. He sanctified him in his faithfulness and meekness; He chose him out of all flesh. He made him to hear his voice, And led him into the thick darkness, And gave him commandments face to face, Even the law of life and knowledge, That he might teach Jacob the covenant, And Israel his judgments. He exalted Aaron, a holy man like to him, Even his brother, of the tribe of Levi.

Évangile

Matthieu 1:18-21

Or, voici quelle fut la naissance du Christ Jésus : Sa mère Marie ayant été fiancée à Joseph, avant qu'ils eussent vécu ensemble elle se trouva enceinte par l'action de l'Esprit Saint. Mais, comme Joseph son mari était un homme juste et qui ne voulait pas la déceler, il se résolut à la répudier secrètement. Or, après qu'il eut formé ce projet, voici, un ange du Seigneur lui apparut en songe, disant : « Joseph, fils de David, ne crains point de garder Marie pour ta femme, car ce qui a été engendré en elle vient de l'Esprit Saint ; or elle mettra au monde un fils, et tu lui donneras le nom de Jésus, car c'est lui qui sauvera son peuple de leurs péchés. » —