Scriptures and Themes of Christmas, Year B
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”
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”
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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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”