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Fourth Sunday of Advent of Sunday December 24, 2023

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December 24, 2023

(Cf. Isaiah 45:8)
Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior.

Texts of the day

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First reading

First Reading (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16)

When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of...

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29)

The promises of the LORD I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness. For you have said, "My kindness is established forever"; in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness. R. "I...

Second Reading (Romans 16:25-27)

Brothers and sisters: To him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according...

Gospel (Luke 1:26-38)

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said,...

Surprise!

God’s plan is filled with surprises that may be different from our own expectations. The Annunciation is one of these moments in God’s plan and Mary’s response is a perfect example of how we should welcome God’s surprises. David expected...

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Fourth Sunday of Advent of Sunday December 24, 2023

Texts of the day

Texts of the day

First reading

First Reading (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16)

Psalm

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29)

Second reading

Second Reading (Romans 16:25-27)

Gospel

Gospel (Luke 1:26-38)

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Surprise!