Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Holy Day of Obligation
The Word has been made physical, given form and flesh through the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary. The wisdom of the universe has been gifted to the human race to save it from itself. May we all look to this glorious gift of the Father, and celebrate his mercy forever. Amen.
Vigil Mass:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29
Acts 13:16-17, 22-25
Matthew 1:1-25 or Matthew 1:18-25
Mass During the Night:
Isaiah 9:1-6
Psalms 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14
Mass at Dawn:
Isaiah 62:11-12
Psalms 97:1, 6, 11-12
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:15-20
Mass During the Day:
Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalms 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6
Hebrews 1:1-6
John 1:1-18 or John 1:1-5, 9-14