Reading I Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. Whoever honors hi
Reading 1 1 John 1:1-4Beloved: What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life — for the life was made visible; we have seen it and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life that was
Reading 1 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59Stephen, 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 could not
Readings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the NightReadings for the Mass at DawnReading I Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news
Readings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the NightReadings for the Mass during the DayReading I Isaiah 62:11-12 See, the LORD proclaims to the ends of the earth: say to daughter Zion, your savior comes! He
Readings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass at DawnReadings for the Mass during the DayReading I Isaiah 9:1-6 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light
Readings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Mass during the NightReadings for the Mass at DawnReadings for the Mass during the DayReading I Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shi
Readings for the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the NightReadings for the Mass at DawnReadings for the Mass during the DayVigil MassMass during the NightMass at DawnMass during the Day - - -Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States, second typical edition, Copyright
Reading 1 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a tent!” Nathan answered the king, “Go, do whatever
Reading 1 Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom you seek, And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. But who will endure the
