Scriptures and Themes for Christmas, Year C
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Eve of the Feast of the Nativity
First Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Psalm Reading: Psalm 96
Epistle Reading: Titus 2: 11-14
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-14
Theme: “God’s Seed Sown against Darkness”
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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First Reading: Ezekiel 34: 11-16
Psalm Reading: Psalm 98
Epistle Reading: 1 John 1: 1-4
Gospel Reading: John 1: 1-5; 10-14
Theme: “God’s Seed Sown as Incarnation”
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Saturday, December 28, 2024
The Feast of the Holy Innocents
First Reading: Jeremiah 31: 15-17; 23-25
Psalm Reading: Psalm 124
Epistle Reading: Revelation 21: 1-5
Gospel Reading: Matthew 2: 13-18
Theme: “God’s Seed Sown amidst Tears”
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Sunday, December 29, 2024
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: 1-7
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 22-32
Theme: “God’s Seed Sown in Faithfulness”
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
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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
Theme: “God’s Seed Sown for Salvation”
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Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Second Sunday after Christmas Day
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First Reading: Jeremiah 31: 7-10
Psalm Reading: Psalm 84
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-6
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 41-52
Theme: “God’s Seed Sown into Flesh”
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