Family life (1, Ps) is rooted in the unconditional love of God (2) as witnessed by the Holy Family (3). Option: Mindful of his covenant (Ps), God blesses the faith of Abraham and Sarah (2) in their son, Isaac (1). The child Jesus and his parents are blessed by Simeon (3). Sir 3:2–6, 12–14 Ps 128:1-5 Col 3:12–21 or 3:12–17 Lk 2:22–40