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St. Stephen of Tuesday December 26, 2023

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December 26, 2023

The gates of heaven were opened for blessed Stephen, who was found to be first among the number of the Martyrs and therefore is crowned triumphant in heaven.

Texts of the day

Tuesday December 26, 2023 Other dates

First reading

Reading (Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59)

Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia, came forward and debated with Stephen, but they...

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17)

Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for your name's sake you will lead and guide me. R. Into your hands I commend my spirit;...

Gospel (Matthew 10:17-22)

Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness before them and...