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The Nativity of the Lord of Monday December 25, 2023

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December 25, 2023

(Cf. Isaiah 9:5) 
A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.

Texts of the day

Texts of the day

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First reading

First Reading (Isaiah 52:7-10)

    How beautiful upon the mountains         are the feet of him who brings glad tidings,     announcing peace, bearing good news,         announcing salvation, and saying to Zion,         “Your God is King!”     Hark!...

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Psalm

Responsorial Psalm  (Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6)

Sing to the LORD a new song,    for he has done wondrous deeds; his right hand has won victory for him,    his holy arm. R.  The LORD has made his salvation known:    in the sight of the nations he has...

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Second reading

Second Reading  (Hebrews 1:1-6)

Brothers and sisters: In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways to our ancestors through the prophets; in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son, whom he made heir of all things and through...

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Gospel

Gospel  (John 1:1-18)

    In the beginning was the Word,         and the Word was with God,         and the Word was God.     He was in the beginning with God.      All things came to be through him,   ...

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