The Book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.
Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram,
Ram the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon,
Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse,
Jesse the father of David the king. David became the father of Solomon, whose mother had been the wife of Uriah.
Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asaph.
Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah.
Uzziah became the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.
Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amos, Amos the father of Josiah.
Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers at the time of the Babylonian exile.
After the Babylonian exile, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,
Zerubbabel the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor,
Azor the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud,
Eliud the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob,
Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah.
Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations.
The second stage of advent
1) From Abraham: It may seem boring listening to this reading, but it is important because it explains the root. Matthew tells us the genealogy from Abraham and not from Adam, he wants to show us the root of faith, since Abraham is the father of faith. As we prepare for Christmas, there is a novena that begins today, let us ask for faith, to be reborn in faith knowing that faith is transmitted from parents to children. Are you transmitting the faith to those close to you? How are you doing it? To transmit it is necessary to do it with purpose and closeness, like all the people who are presented in today’s Gospel; not imposing or a reward-punishment way, but from closeness and in simplicity. This is how faith is transmitted.
2) Women: In today’s gospel there are 3 women, who are top team players. A curious fact is that it seems these women, Tamar, Rahab and Ruth, did not of good reputation among their own people, but their faith helped all humanity. If you read about their lives you will be shocked at the courage they had. See beyond what people might say about you, you can achieve many things with faith. Don’t let those who label you tear down your life
3) Joseph and Mary: Today the Gospel presents these two figures as people of faith and hope. Remember that God makes all things new and for everything there is an opportunity and a solution. Jesus has something great planned for you. I don’t know what will be, but have faith, in time you will understand.
God bless you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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