February 2nd : Second Reading He took to himself descent from AbrahamA Reading from the Letter of St.Paul to the Hebrews 2:14-18

February 2nd : Second Reading 

He took to himself descent from Abraham

A Reading from the Letter of St.Paul to the Hebrews 2:14-18 

Since all the children share the same blood and flesh, Christ too shared equally in it, so that by his death he could take away all the power of the devil, who had power over death, and set free all those who had been held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. For it was not the angels that he took to himself; he took to himself descent from Abraham. It was essential that he should in this way become completely like his brothers so that he could be a compassionate and trustworthy high priest of God’s religion, able to atone for human sins. That is, because he has himself been through temptation he is able to help others who are tempted.

The Word of the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation Lk2:32

Alleluia, alleluia!

The light to enlighten the Gentiles

and give glory to Israel, your people.

Alleluia!