Scriptures and Themes of Christmas, Year B

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Sunday, December 24, 2023:

Eve of the Feast of the Nativity

(Christmas Eve Service)

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First Reading: Isaiah 52: 7-10

Psalm Reading: Psalm 96

Epistle Reading: Hebrews 5: 1-5

Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-14

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Theme: “Enlarging the Borders of Joy”

 

 

Monday, December 25, 2023:

The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ

(Christmas Day)

 

First Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7

Psalm Reading: Psalm 98

Epistle Reading: Titus 2: 11-14

Gospel Reading: John 1: 1-14

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Theme: “Enlarging the Borders of Flesh”

 

 

Sunday, December 31, 2023:

The First Sunday after Christmas Day

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First Reading: Isaiah 61: 10-62: 3 

Psalm Reading: Psalm 148

Epistle Reading: Galatians 4: 4-7

Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 22-32

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Theme: “Enlarging the Borders of Salvation”

 

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Monday, January 1, 2024:

The Feast of the Holy Name

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First Reading: Numbers 6: 22-27

Psalm Reading: Psalm 8

Epistle Reading: Philippians 2: 5-11

Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 15-21

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Theme: “Enlarging the Borders of Evangelism”