Official Translation
Reading 1 – 2 Samuel 7.4-5a, 12-14a, 16
The word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying,
“Go and tell my servant David,
When your days are fulfilled,
and you sleep with your fathers,
I will set up your seed after you,
who shall proceed out of your loins,
and I will establish his kingdom.
He shall build a house for my name,
and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
I will be his father, and he shall be my son.
Your house and your kingdom
shall be made sure forever before me.
Your throne shall be established forever.”
Responsorial – Psalm 89.2-3, 4-5, 27+29 Resp. 37
R. The son of David will live forever.
I will sing of the loving kindness of the Lord forever.
With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
I indeed declare, “Love stands firm forever.”
You established the heavens and your faithfulness is in them.”
R. The son of David will live forever.
“I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
I have sworn to David, my servant,
‘I will establish your seed forever,
and build up your throne to all generations.’”
R. The son of David will live forever.
He will call to me, ‘You are my Father,
my God, and the rock of my salvation!’
I will keep my loving kindness for him forever more.
My covenant will stand firm with him.
R. The son of David will live forever.
Reading 2 – Romans 4.13, 16-18, 22
Brothers and sisters:
The promise to Abraham and to his seed
that he should inherit the world
was not through the law,
but through the righteousness of faith.
For this reason it is of faith:
that it may be according to grace,
to the end that the promise
may be sure to all the seed,
not to that only which is of the law,
but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham,
who is the father of us all.
As it is written,
“I have made you a father of many nations.”
In the eyes of God,in whom he believed,
who gives life to the dead,
and calls the not existing as the existing.
In hope he believed against hope,
that he might become a father of many nations,
according to that which had been spoken,
“So will your seed be.”
Therefore it also was “reckoned to him for righteousness.”
Gospel – Matthew 1.16, 18-21, 24a
Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary,
from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way:
After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph,
but before they came together,
she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man,
and unwilling to shame her,
resolved to divorce her secretly.
But while he thought about these things,
behold, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream, saying,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid
to take in Mary, your wife,
for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
She shall give birth to a son.
You shall call his name Jesus,
for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Joseph arose from his sleep,
and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him,
and took his wife in.
Or Luke 2.41-51a
Jesus’ parents went every year
to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
When he was twelve years old,
they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,
and when they had fulfilled the days,
as they were returning,
the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem.
Joseph and his mother did not know it,
but supposing him to be in the company,
they went a day’s journey,
and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
When they did not find him,
they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
both listening to them,
and asking them questions.
All who heard him
were amazed at his understanding
and his answers.
When they saw him, they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you treated us this way?
Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
He said to them, “Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
They did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth.
He was obedient to them.
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Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Malachi 3.1-4
Thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I send my messenger,
and he will prepare the way before me;
and the Lord, whom you seek,
will suddenly come to his temple;
and the messenger of the covenant,
whom you desire,
behold, he comes!”
says the Lord of Hosts.
“But who can endure the day of his coming?
And who will stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire,
and like the fuller’s lye;
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver,
and he will purify the sons of Levi,
and refine them like gold and silver;
and they shall offer to the Lord
righteous sacrifices.
Then the sacrifices of Judah and Jerusalem
will be pleasant to the Lord,
as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
Responsorial – Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 Resp. 8
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates!
Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is the King of glory?
the Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates;
yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is this King of glory?
the Lord of Hosts is the King of glory!
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Reading 2 – Hebrews 2.14-18
Since the children have shared in flesh and blood,
Jesus himself in the same way partook of the same,
that through death he might bring to nothing
him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
and might deliver all of those
who through fear of death
were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For most certainly, he does not give help to angels,
but he does give help to the seed of Abraham.
Therefore he was obligated in all things
to be made like his brothers and sisters,
that he might become a merciful and faithful
high priest before God,
to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Since he himself was tested by suffering,
he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
Reading 1 – Malachi 3.1-4
Thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I send my messenger,
and he will prepare the way before me;
and the Lord, whom you seek,
will suddenly come to his temple;
and the messenger of the covenant,
whom you desire,
behold, he comes!”
says the Lord of Hosts.
“But who can endure the day of his coming?
And who will stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire,
and like the fuller’s lye;
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver,
and he will purify the sons of Levi,
and refine them like gold and silver;
and they shall offer to the Lord
righteous sacrifices.
Then the sacrifices of Judah and Jerusalem
will be pleasant to the Lord,
as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
Responsorial – Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 Resp. 8
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates!
Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is the King of glory?
the Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates;
yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is this King of glory?
the Lord of Hosts is the King of glory!
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Reading 2 – Hebrews 2.14-18
Since the children have shared in flesh and blood,
Jesus himself in the same way partook of the same,
that through death he might bring to nothing
him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
and might deliver all of those
who through fear of death
were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For most certainly, he does not give help to angels,
but he does give help to the seed of Abraham.
Therefore he was obligated in all things
to be made like his brothers and sisters,
that he might become a merciful and faithful
high priest before God,
to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Since he himself was tested by suffering,
he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Malachi 3.1-4
Thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I send my messenger,
and he will prepare the way before me;
and the Lord, whom you seek,
will suddenly come to his temple;
and the messenger of the covenant,
whom you desire,
behold, he comes!”
says the Lord of Hosts.
“But who can endure the day of his coming?
And who will stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire,
and like the fuller’s lye;
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver,
and he will purify the sons of Levi,
and refine them like gold and silver;
and they shall offer to the Lord
righteous sacrifices.
Then the sacrifices of Judah and Jerusalem
will be pleasant to the Lord,
as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
Responsorial – Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 Resp. 8
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates!
Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is the King of glory?
the Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates;
yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is this King of glory?
the Lord of Hosts is the King of glory!
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Reading 2 – Hebrews 2.14-18
Since the children have shared in flesh and blood,
Jesus himself in the same way partook of the same,
that through death he might bring to nothing
him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
and might deliver all of those
who through fear of death
were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For most certainly, he does not give help to angels,
but he does give help to the seed of Abraham.
Therefore he was obligated in all things
to be made like his brothers and sisters,
that he might become a merciful and faithful
high priest before God,
to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Since he himself was tested by suffering,
he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
Reading 1 – Malachi 3.1-4
Thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I send my messenger,
and he will prepare the way before me;
and the Lord, whom you seek,
will suddenly come to his temple;
and the messenger of the covenant,
whom you desire,
behold, he comes!”
says the Lord of Hosts.
“But who can endure the day of his coming?
And who will stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire,
and like the fuller’s lye;
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver,
and he will purify the sons of Levi,
and refine them like gold and silver;
and they shall offer to the Lord
righteous sacrifices.
Then the sacrifices of Judah and Jerusalem
will be pleasant to the Lord,
as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
Responsorial – Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 Resp. 8
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates!
Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is the King of glory?
the Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates;
yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is this King of glory?
the Lord of Hosts is the King of glory!
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Reading 2 – Hebrews 2.14-18
Since the children have shared in flesh and blood,
Jesus himself in the same way partook of the same,
that through death he might bring to nothing
him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
and might deliver all of those
who through fear of death
were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For most certainly, he does not give help to angels,
but he does give help to the seed of Abraham.
Therefore he was obligated in all things
to be made like his brothers and sisters,
that he might become a merciful and faithful
high priest before God,
to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Since he himself was tested by suffering,
he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Mass at Dawn
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Isaiah 62.11-12
Behold, the Lord has proclaimed
to the ends of the earth:
“Say to the daughter of Zion,
‘Lo, your Savior comes.
Behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.’”
They shall call them “The Holy People”,
“The Redeemed of the Lord”,
and you shall be called “Sought Out”,
“A City Not Forsaken.”
Responsorial – Psalm 97.1, 6, 11-12 Resp. See Job 22.28, Luke 2.11
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice!
Let the many islands be glad!
The heavens declare his righteousness.
All the peoples have seen his glory.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Light dawns for the righteous,
and gladness for the upright in heart.
Be glad in the Lord, you righteous people!
Give thanks to his holy Name.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Reading 2 – Titus 3.4-7
Beloved:
When the kindness of God our Savior
and his love for humans appeared,
not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves,
but according to his mercy,
he saved us through the washing of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
whom he poured out on us richly,
through Jesus Christ our Savior;
that, being justified by his grace,
we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Gospel – Luke 2.15-20
When the angels went away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
“Let us go to Bethlehem now,
and see this thing that has happened,
which the Lord has made known to us.”
They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph,
and the baby was lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they publicized widely the message
which was spoken to them about this child.
All who heard it wondered
at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these sayings,
pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all the things that they had heard and seen,
just as it was told to them.
Reading 1 – Isaiah 62.11-12
Behold, the Lord has proclaimed
to the ends of the earth:
“Say to the daughter of Zion,
‘Lo, your Savior comes.
Behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.’”
They shall call them “The Holy People”,
“The Redeemed of the Lord”,
and you shall be called “Sought Out”,
“A City Not Forsaken.”
Responsorial – Psalm 97.1, 6, 11-12 Resp. See Job 22.28, Luke 2.11
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice!
Let the many islands be glad!
The heavens declare his righteousness.
All the peoples have seen his glory.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Light dawns for the righteous,
and gladness for the upright in heart.
Be glad in the Lord, you righteous people!
Give thanks to his holy Name.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Reading 2 – Titus 3.4-7
Beloved:
When the kindness of God our Savior
and his love for humans appeared,
not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves,
but according to his mercy,
he saved us through the washing of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
whom he poured out on us richly,
through Jesus Christ our Savior;
that, being justified by his grace,
we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Gospel – Luke 2.15-20
When the angels went away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
“Let us go to Bethlehem now,
and see this thing that has happened,
which the Lord has made known to us.”
They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph,
and the baby was lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they publicized widely the message
which was spoken to them about this child.
All who heard it wondered
at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these sayings,
pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all the things that they had heard and seen,
just as it was told to them.
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Mass at Midnight
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Isaiah 9:1-6
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
On those who lived in the land of the shadow of death,
the light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation.
You have increased their joy.
They rejoice before you as with the harvest joy,
as humans rejoice when they divide plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the staff on their shoulder,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as in the day of Midian.
For all the armor of the armed man
clanging in battle,
and the garments rolled in blood,
will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given;
and the dominion will be on his shoulders.
His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his dominion and of peace
there shall be no end,
on the throne of David and for his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from that time on, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this!
Responsorial – Psalm 96.1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Resp. Luke 2.11
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord! Bless his name!
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
Let the field and all that is in it exult!
Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
They will rejoice before the Lord; for he comes,
for he comes to rule the earth.
He will rule the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with his truth.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Reading 2 – Titus 2.11-14
Beloved:
The grace of God has appeared,
bringing salvation to all humans,
instructing us for the purpose that,
denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we shall live soberly, righteously, and godly in this age;
looking for the blessed hope,
the appearance of the glory of
our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
who gave himself for us,
that he might redeem us from all iniquity,
and purify for himself a people for his own possession,
zealous to do good.
Gospel – Luke 2.1-14
Now it happened in those days
that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus
that all the world should be enrolled.
This was the first enrollment
made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his hometown.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth,
into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem,
because he was of the house and family of David;
to enroll himself with Mary, his betrothed, who was pregnant.
It happened, while they were there,
that the day had come when she would give birth.
She gave birth to her firstborn son.
She wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn.
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field,
and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified.
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid,
for behold, I bring you good news of great joy
which will be for all the people.
For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David,
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
This is the sign to you: you will find a baby
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
Suddenly, there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace in humans whom he favors.”
Reading 1 – Isaiah 9:1-6
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
On those who lived in the land of the shadow of death,
the light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation.
You have increased their joy.
They rejoice before you as with the harvest joy,
as humans rejoice when they divide plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the staff on their shoulder,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as in the day of Midian.
For all the armor of the armed man
clanging in battle,
and the garments rolled in blood,
will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given;
and the dominion will be on his shoulders.
His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his dominion and of peace
there shall be no end,
on the throne of David and for his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from that time on, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this!
Responsorial – Psalm 96.1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Resp. Luke 2.11
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord! Bless his name!
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
Let the field and all that is in it exult!
Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
They will rejoice before the Lord; for he comes,
for he comes to rule the earth.
He will rule the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with his truth.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Reading 2 – Titus 2.11-14
Beloved:
The grace of God has appeared,
bringing salvation to all humans,
instructing us for the purpose that,
denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we shall live soberly, righteously, and godly in this age;
looking for the blessed hope,
the appearance of the glory of
our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
who gave himself for us,
that he might redeem us from all iniquity,
and purify for himself a people for his own possession,
zealous to do good.
Gospel – Luke 2.1-14
Now it happened in those days
that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus
that all the world should be enrolled.
This was the first enrollment
made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his hometown.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth,
into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem,
because he was of the house and family of David;
to enroll himself with Mary, his betrothed, who was pregnant.
It happened, while they were there,
that the day had come when she would give birth.
She gave birth to her firstborn son.
She wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn.
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field,
and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified.
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid,
for behold, I bring you good news of great joy
which will be for all the people.
For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David,
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
This is the sign to you: you will find a baby
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
Suddenly, there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace in humans whom he favors.”
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Hebrews 5.7-9
Christ Jesus, in the days of his flesh,
having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears
to him who was able to save him from death,
and having been heard for his godly fear,
Son though he was, still he learned obedience by what he suffered.
Having been made perfect,
he became to all of those who obey him the author of eternal salvation.
Responsorial – Psalm 31.2+3b, 3cd-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20 Resp. 17
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge.
Let me never be disappointed.
Deliver me in your righteousness.
Rescue me speedily!
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
Be to me a strong rock,
a house of defense to save me.
For you are my rock and my fortress,
for your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
Pluck me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me,
for you are my stronghold.
Into your hand I commend my spirit.
You redeem me, O Lord, God of truth.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
But I trust in you, O Lord.
I said, “You are my God.”
My fate is in your hand: deliver me
from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
How great is your goodness,
which you have laid up for those who fear you,
which you have, for those who take refuge in you,
worked before the sons of men!
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
Sequence – Stabat Mater Dolorosa
At the cross her station keeping,
Stood the mournful Mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.
Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,
All His bitter anguish bearing,
Now at length the sword had pass'd.
Oh, how sad and sore distress'd
Was that Mother highly blest
Of the sole-begotten One!
Christ above in torment hangs;
She beneath beholds the pangs
Of her dying glorious Son.
Is there one who would not weep,
Whelm'd in miseries so deep
Christ's dear Mother to behold?
Can the human heart refrain
From partaking in her pain,
In that Mother's pain untold?
Bruis'd, derided, curs'd, defil'd,
She beheld her tender child
All with bloody scourges rent.
For the sins of His own nation,
Saw Him hang in desolation,
Till His spirit forth He sent.
O thou Mother! fount of love!
Touch my spirit from above;
Make my heart with thine accord.
Make me feel as thou hast felt;
Make my soul to glow and melt
With the love of Christ our Lord.
Holy Mother! pierce me through;
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Saviour crucified.
Let me share with thee His pain,
Who for all my sins was slain,
Who for me in torments died.
Let me mingle tears with thee,
Mourning Him who mourn'd for me,
All the days that I may live.
By the cross with thee to stay,
There with thee to weep and pray,
Is all I ask of thee to give.
Virgin of all virgins best,
Listen to my fond request
Let me share thy grief divine.
Let me, to my latest breath,
In my body bear the death
Of that dying Son of thine.
Wounded with His every wound,
Steep my soul till it hath swoon'd
In His very blood away.
Be to me, O Virgin, nigh,
Lest in flames I burn and die,
In His awful Judgment day.
Christ, when Thou shalt call me hence,
Be Thy Mother my defence,
Be Thy cross my victory.
While my body here decays,
May my soul Thy goodness praise,
Safe in Paradise with Thee.
Amen. Alleluia.
Gospel – John 19:25-27
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother,
and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there,
he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son!”
Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!”
From that hour, the disciple took her into his own home.
Or Luke 2.33-35
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Reading 1 – Hebrews 5.7-9
Christ Jesus, in the days of his flesh,
having offered up prayers and petitions with strong crying and tears
to him who was able to save him from death,
and having been heard for his godly fear,
Son though he was, still he learned obedience by what he suffered.
Having been made perfect,
he became to all of those who obey him the author of eternal salvation.
Responsorial – Psalm 31.2+3b, 3cd-4, 5-6, 15-16, 20 Resp. 17
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge.
Let me never be disappointed.
Deliver me in your righteousness.
Rescue me speedily!
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
Be to me a strong rock,
a house of defense to save me.
For you are my rock and my fortress,
for your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
Pluck me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me,
for you are my stronghold.
Into your hand I commend my spirit.
You redeem me, O Lord, God of truth.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
But I trust in you, O Lord.
I said, “You are my God.”
My fate is in your hand: deliver me
from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
How great is your goodness,
which you have laid up for those who fear you,
which you have, for those who take refuge in you,
worked before the sons of men!
R. Save me, O Lord, in your loving kindness.
Sequence – Stabat Mater Dolorosa
At the cross her station keeping,
Stood the mournful Mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.
Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,
All His bitter anguish bearing,
Now at length the sword had pass'd.
Oh, how sad and sore distress'd
Was that Mother highly blest
Of the sole-begotten One!
Christ above in torment hangs;
She beneath beholds the pangs
Of her dying glorious Son.
Is there one who would not weep,
Whelm'd in miseries so deep
Christ's dear Mother to behold?
Can the human heart refrain
From partaking in her pain,
In that Mother's pain untold?
Bruis'd, derided, curs'd, defil'd,
She beheld her tender child
All with bloody scourges rent.
For the sins of His own nation,
Saw Him hang in desolation,
Till His spirit forth He sent.
O thou Mother! fount of love!
Touch my spirit from above;
Make my heart with thine accord.
Make me feel as thou hast felt;
Make my soul to glow and melt
With the love of Christ our Lord.
Holy Mother! pierce me through;
In my heart each wound renew
Of my Saviour crucified.
Let me share with thee His pain,
Who for all my sins was slain,
Who for me in torments died.
Let me mingle tears with thee,
Mourning Him who mourn'd for me,
All the days that I may live.
By the cross with thee to stay,
There with thee to weep and pray,
Is all I ask of thee to give.
Virgin of all virgins best,
Listen to my fond request
Let me share thy grief divine.
Let me, to my latest breath,
In my body bear the death
Of that dying Son of thine.
Wounded with His every wound,
Steep my soul till it hath swoon'd
In His very blood away.
Be to me, O Virgin, nigh,
Lest in flames I burn and die,
In His awful Judgment day.
Christ, when Thou shalt call me hence,
Be Thy Mother my defence,
Be Thy cross my victory.
While my body here decays,
May my soul Thy goodness praise,
Safe in Paradise with Thee.
Amen. Alleluia.
Gospel – John 19:25-27
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother,
and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there,
he said to his mother, “Woman, behold your son!”
Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!”
From that hour, the disciple took her into his own home.
Or Luke 2.33-35
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Memorial of The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Official Translation
Reading 1 – 1 Kings 19.19-21
So Elijah left and found
Elisha the son of Shaphat,
who was plowing,
with twelve yoke of oxen before him,
and he with the twelfth:
and Elijah passed over to him,
and threw his mantle on him.
He left the oxen, and ran after Elijah,
and said, “Please let me
kiss my father and my mother,
and then I will follow you.”
He said to him, “Go back again;
for what have I done to you?”
He returned from following him,
and took the yoke of oxen,
and killed them and boiled their flesh
using the yokes of the oxen,
and gave to the people, and they ate.
Then he arose
and went after Elijah and served him.
Responsorial – Psalm 16.1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10 Resp. 5a
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.
My soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord.”
The Lord assigned my portion and my cup.
You made my lot secure.
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
I will bless the Lord, who has given me counsel.
Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
I have set the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices.
My body shall also dwell in safety.
For you will not leave my soul in Sheol,
nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption.
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
Gospel – Luke 2.41-51
Jesus’ parents went every year
to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
When he was twelve years old,
they went up to Jerusalem
according to the custom of the feast,
and when they had fulfilled the days,
as they were returning,
the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem.
Joseph and his mother did not know it,
but supposing him to be in the company,
they went a day’s journey,
and they looked for him
among their relatives and acquaintances.
When they did not find him,
they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
both listening to them,
and asking them questions.
All who heard him
were amazed at his understanding
and his answers.
When they saw him, they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you treated us this way?
Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
He said to them,
“Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know
that I must be in my Father’s house?”
They did not understand the saying
which he spoke to them.
And he went down with them,
and came to Nazareth.
He was obedient to them,
and his mother kept all this in her heart.
Reading 1 – 1 Kings 19.19-21
So Elijah left and found
Elisha the son of Shaphat,
who was plowing,
with twelve yoke of oxen before him,
and he with the twelfth:
and Elijah passed over to him,
and threw his mantle on him.
He left the oxen, and ran after Elijah,
and said, “Please let me
kiss my father and my mother,
and then I will follow you.”
He said to him, “Go back again;
for what have I done to you?”
He returned from following him,
and took the yoke of oxen,
and killed them and boiled their flesh
using the yokes of the oxen,
and gave to the people, and they ate.
Then he arose
and went after Elijah and served him.
Responsorial – Psalm 16.1-2a+5, 7-8, 9-10 Resp. 5a
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
Preserve me, God, for in you do I take refuge.
My soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord.”
The Lord assigned my portion and my cup.
You made my lot secure.
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
I will bless the Lord, who has given me counsel.
Yes, my heart instructs me in the night seasons.
I have set the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices.
My body shall also dwell in safety.
For you will not leave my soul in Sheol,
nor will you allow your holy one to see corruption.
R. O Lord, you are my inheritance.
Gospel – Luke 2.41-51
Jesus’ parents went every year
to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
When he was twelve years old,
they went up to Jerusalem
according to the custom of the feast,
and when they had fulfilled the days,
as they were returning,
the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem.
Joseph and his mother did not know it,
but supposing him to be in the company,
they went a day’s journey,
and they looked for him
among their relatives and acquaintances.
When they did not find him,
they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
both listening to them,
and asking them questions.
All who heard him
were amazed at his understanding
and his answers.
When they saw him, they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you treated us this way?
Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
He said to them,
“Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know
that I must be in my Father’s house?”
They did not understand the saying
which he spoke to them.
And he went down with them,
and came to Nazareth.
He was obedient to them,
and his mother kept all this in her heart.
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Official Translation
Reading 1 – 2 Samuel 7.4-5a, 12-14a, 16
The word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying,
“Go and tell my servant David,
When your days are fulfilled,
and you sleep with your fathers,
I will set up your seed after you,
who shall proceed out of your loins,
and I will establish his kingdom.
He shall build a house for my name,
and I will establish
the throne of his kingdom forever.
I will be his father, and he shall be my son.
Your house and your kingdom
shall be made sure forever before me.
Your throne shall be established forever.”
Responsorial – Psalm 89.2-3, 4-5, 27+29 Resp. 37
R. The son of David will live forever.
I will sing of the loving kindness of the Lord forever.
With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
I indeed declare, “Love stands firm forever.”
You established the heavens and your faithfulness is in them.”
R. The son of David will live forever.
“I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
I have sworn to David, my servant,
‘I will establish your seed forever,
and build up your throne to all generations.’”
R. The son of David will live forever.
He will call to me, ‘You are my Father,
my God, and the rock of my salvation!’
I will keep my loving kindness for him forever more.
My covenant will stand firm with him.
R. The son of David will live forever.
Reading 2 – Romans 4.13, 16-18, 22
Brothers and sisters:
The promise to Abraham
and to his seed
that he should inherit the world
was not through the law,
but through the righteousness of faith.
For this reason it is of faith:
that it may be according to grace,
to the end that the promise
may be sure to all the seed,
not to that only which is of the law,
but to that also which is
of the faith of Abraham,
who is the father of us all.
As it is written,
“I have made you
a father of many nations.”
In the eyes of God,
in whom he believed,
who gives life to the dead,
and calls the not existing as the existing.
In hope he believed against hope,
that he might become
a father of many nations,
according to that
which had been spoken,
“So will your seed be.”
Therefore it also was “reckoned to him for righteousness.”
Gospel – Matthew 1.16, 18-21, 24a
Jacob became the father of Joseph,
the husband of Mary,
from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way:
After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph,
but before they came together,
she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man,
and unwilling to shame her,
resolved to divorce her secretly.
But while he thought about these things,
behold, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream, saying,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid
to take in Mary, your wife,
for that which is conceived in her
is of the Holy Spirit.
She shall give birth to a son.
You shall call his name Jesus,
for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Joseph arose from his sleep,
and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him,
and took his wife in.
Or Luke 2.41-51a
Jesus’ parents went every year
to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
When he was twelve years old,
they went up to Jerusalem
according to the custom of the feast,
and when they had fulfilled the days,
as they were returning,
the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem.
Joseph and his mother did not know it,
but supposing him to be in the company,
they went a day’s journey,
and they looked for him
among their relatives and acquaintances.
When they did not find him,
they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
both listening to them,
and asking them questions.
All who heard him
were amazed at his understanding
and his answers.
When they saw him, they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you treated us this way?
Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
He said to them,
“Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know
that I must be in my Father’s house?”
They did not understand the saying
which he spoke to them.
And he went down with them,
and came to Nazareth.
He was obedient to them.
Reading 1 – 2 Samuel 7.4-5a, 12-14a, 16
The word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying,
“Go and tell my servant David,
When your days are fulfilled,
and you sleep with your fathers,
I will set up your seed after you,
who shall proceed out of your loins,
and I will establish his kingdom.
He shall build a house for my name,
and I will establish
the throne of his kingdom forever.
I will be his father, and he shall be my son.
Your house and your kingdom
shall be made sure forever before me.
Your throne shall be established forever.”
Responsorial – Psalm 89.2-3, 4-5, 27+29 Resp. 37
R. The son of David will live forever.
I will sing of the loving kindness of the Lord forever.
With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
I indeed declare, “Love stands firm forever.”
You established the heavens and your faithfulness is in them.”
R. The son of David will live forever.
“I have made a covenant with my chosen one,
I have sworn to David, my servant,
‘I will establish your seed forever,
and build up your throne to all generations.’”
R. The son of David will live forever.
He will call to me, ‘You are my Father,
my God, and the rock of my salvation!’
I will keep my loving kindness for him forever more.
My covenant will stand firm with him.
R. The son of David will live forever.
Reading 2 – Romans 4.13, 16-18, 22
Brothers and sisters:
The promise to Abraham
and to his seed
that he should inherit the world
was not through the law,
but through the righteousness of faith.
For this reason it is of faith:
that it may be according to grace,
to the end that the promise
may be sure to all the seed,
not to that only which is of the law,
but to that also which is
of the faith of Abraham,
who is the father of us all.
As it is written,
“I have made you
a father of many nations.”
In the eyes of God,
in whom he believed,
who gives life to the dead,
and calls the not existing as the existing.
In hope he believed against hope,
that he might become
a father of many nations,
according to that
which had been spoken,
“So will your seed be.”
Therefore it also was “reckoned to him for righteousness.”
Gospel – Matthew 1.16, 18-21, 24a
Jacob became the father of Joseph,
the husband of Mary,
from whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way:
After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph,
but before they came together,
she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man,
and unwilling to shame her,
resolved to divorce her secretly.
But while he thought about these things,
behold, an angel of the Lord
appeared to him in a dream, saying,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid
to take in Mary, your wife,
for that which is conceived in her
is of the Holy Spirit.
She shall give birth to a son.
You shall call his name Jesus,
for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Joseph arose from his sleep,
and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him,
and took his wife in.
Or Luke 2.41-51a
Jesus’ parents went every year
to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
When he was twelve years old,
they went up to Jerusalem
according to the custom of the feast,
and when they had fulfilled the days,
as they were returning,
the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem.
Joseph and his mother did not know it,
but supposing him to be in the company,
they went a day’s journey,
and they looked for him
among their relatives and acquaintances.
When they did not find him,
they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
After three days they found him in the temple,
sitting in the midst of the teachers,
both listening to them,
and asking them questions.
All who heard him
were amazed at his understanding
and his answers.
When they saw him, they were astonished,
and his mother said to him,
“Son, why have you treated us this way?
Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
He said to them,
“Why were you looking for me?
Did you not know
that I must be in my Father’s house?”
They did not understand the saying
which he spoke to them.
And he went down with them,
and came to Nazareth.
He was obedient to them.
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Malachi 3.1-4
Thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I send my messenger,
and he will prepare the way before me;
and the Lord, whom you seek,
will suddenly come to his temple;
and the messenger of the covenant,
whom you desire,
behold, he comes!”
says the Lord of Hosts.
“But who can endure the day of his coming?
And who will stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire,
and like the fuller’s lye;
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver,
and he will purify the sons of Levi,
and refine them like gold and silver;
and they shall offer to the Lord
righteous sacrifices.
Then the sacrifices of Judah and Jerusalem
will be pleasant to the Lord,
as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
Responsorial – Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 Resp. 8
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates!
Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is the King of glory?
the Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates;
yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is this King of glory?
the Lord of Hosts is the King of glory!
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Reading 2 – Hebrews 2.14-18
Since the children have shared in flesh and blood,
Jesus himself in the same way partook of the same,
that through death he might bring to nothing
him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
and might deliver all of those
who through fear of death
were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For most certainly, he does not give help to angels,
but he does give help to the seed of Abraham.
Therefore he was obligated in all things
to be made like his brothers and sisters,
that he might become a merciful and faithful
high priest before God,
to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Since he himself was tested by suffering,
he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
Reading 1 – Malachi 3.1-4
Thus says the Lord God:
“Behold, I send my messenger,
and he will prepare the way before me;
and the Lord, whom you seek,
will suddenly come to his temple;
and the messenger of the covenant,
whom you desire,
behold, he comes!”
says the Lord of Hosts.
“But who can endure the day of his coming?
And who will stand when he appears?
For he is like a refiner’s fire,
and like the fuller’s lye;
and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver,
and he will purify the sons of Levi,
and refine them like gold and silver;
and they shall offer to the Lord
righteous sacrifices.
Then the sacrifices of Judah and Jerusalem
will be pleasant to the Lord,
as in the days of old, and as in ancient years.
Responsorial – Psalm 24.7, 8, 9, 10 Resp. 8
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates!
Be lifted up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is the King of glory?
the Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Lift up your heads, you gates;
yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors,
and the King of glory will come in.
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Who is this King of glory?
the Lord of Hosts is the King of glory!
R. Who is the King of glory? It is the Lord!
Reading 2 – Hebrews 2.14-18
Since the children have shared in flesh and blood,
Jesus himself in the same way partook of the same,
that through death he might bring to nothing
him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
and might deliver all of those
who through fear of death
were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
For most certainly, he does not give help to angels,
but he does give help to the seed of Abraham.
Therefore he was obligated in all things
to be made like his brothers and sisters,
that he might become a merciful and faithful
high priest before God,
to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Since he himself was tested by suffering,
he is able to help those who are tested.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Official Translation
Reading 1 - Numbers 6:22-27
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying,
‘This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.’
You shall say to them:
‘The Lord bless you, and keep you.
The Lord make his face to shine on you,
and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his face toward you,
and give you peace.’
So they shall put my name on the children of Israel;
and I will bless them.”
Responsorial - Psalm 67.2-3, 5, 6, 8. Resp. 2a
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
May God be merciful to us, bless us,
and cause his face to shine on us.
That your way may be known on earth,
and your salvation among all nations,
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity,
and govern the nations on earth.
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
Let the peoples praise you, God.
Let all the peoples praise you.
God will bless us.
All the ends of the earth shall fear him.
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
Reading 2 - Galatians 4.4-7
Brothers and sisters:
When the fullness of the time came,
God sent out his Son,
born to a woman, born under the law,
that he might redeem those who were under the law,
so that we might receive the adoption as sons.
And because you are sons,
God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts,
crying, “Abba, Father!”
So you are no longer a slave, but a son;
and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Gospel - Luke 2.16-21
The shepherds came with haste to Bethlehem,
and found both Mary and Joseph,
and the baby was lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they publicized widely the message
which was spoken to them about this child.
All who heard it wondered
at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these sayings,
pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all the things that they had heard and seen,
just as it was told to them.
When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child,
he was named Jesus, the name given by the angel
before he was conceived in the womb.
Reading 1 - Numbers 6:22-27
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
“Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying,
‘This is how you shall bless the children of Israel.’
You shall say to them:
‘The Lord bless you, and keep you.
The Lord make his face to shine on you,
and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his face toward you,
and give you peace.’
So they shall put my name on the children of Israel;
and I will bless them.”
Responsorial - Psalm 67.2-3, 5, 6, 8. Resp. 2a
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
May God be merciful to us, bless us,
and cause his face to shine on us.
That your way may be known on earth,
and your salvation among all nations,
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity,
and govern the nations on earth.
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
Let the peoples praise you, God.
Let all the peoples praise you.
God will bless us.
All the ends of the earth shall fear him.
R. May God be merciful to us and bless us.
Reading 2 - Galatians 4.4-7
Brothers and sisters:
When the fullness of the time came,
God sent out his Son,
born to a woman, born under the law,
that he might redeem those who were under the law,
so that we might receive the adoption as sons.
And because you are sons,
God sent out the Spirit of his Son into your hearts,
crying, “Abba, Father!”
So you are no longer a slave, but a son;
and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Gospel - Luke 2.16-21
The shepherds came with haste to Bethlehem,
and found both Mary and Joseph,
and the baby was lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they publicized widely the message
which was spoken to them about this child.
All who heard it wondered
at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these sayings,
pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all the things that they had heard and seen,
just as it was told to them.
When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child,
he was named Jesus, the name given by the angel
before he was conceived in the womb.
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Official Translation
Reading 1 - Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3
The word of the Lord came
to Abram in a vision, saying,
“Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield,
your exceedingly great reward.”
Abram said, “Lord God, what will you give me,
since I continue childless,
and the one who will inherit my estate
is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Abram said,
“Behold, to me you have given no offspring,
and behold, one of my household is my heir.”
Behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying,
“This man will not be your heir,
but he who will come from your body
will be your heir.”
The Lord brought him outside, and said,
“Look now toward the sky, and count the stars,
if you are able to count them.”
He said to Abram, “So shall your descendents be.”
He believed the Lord;
and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.
The Lord visited Sarah as he had said,
and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised.
Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age,
at the set time of which God had promised.
Abraham named his son who was born to him,
whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.
Or Hebrews 11:8,11-12,17-19
Brothers and Sisters:
By faith, Abraham, when he was called,
obeyed, going to the place
which he was to receive as an inheritance.
He went out, not knowing where he went.
By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive,
and she bore a child when she was past the age,
since she counted him faithful who had promised.
Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude,
and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore,
were fathered by one man, and him as good as dead.
By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac.
Yes, he who had received the promises
was offering up his only son.
He to whom it was said, “In Isaac will your offspring be named”,
concluded that God is able to raise up even from the dead.
Figuratively speaking, he did receive him back from the dead.
Responsorial - Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 Resp. 1
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
who walks in his ways.
For you will eat the labor of your hands.
You will be happy, and it will be well with you.
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Your wife will be as a fruitful vine,
in the innermost parts of your house;
your children like olive plants, around your table.
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Behold, thus is the man blessed
who fears the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Zion,
and may you see the good of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Or Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 Resp. 5a
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
How lovely are your dwellings, Lord of Hosts!
My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the Lord.
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Blessed are those who dwell in your house.
They are always praising you.
Blessed are those whose strength is in you;
who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Lord of Hosts, hear my prayer.
Listen, O God of Jacob.
Behold, O God, our shield,
look at the face of your anointed.
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Gospel - Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
Reading 1 - Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3
The word of the Lord came
to Abram in a vision, saying,
“Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield,
your exceedingly great reward.”
Abram said, “Lord God, what will you give me,
since I continue childless,
and the one who will inherit my estate
is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Abram said,
“Behold, to me you have given no offspring,
and behold, one of my household is my heir.”
Behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying,
“This man will not be your heir,
but he who will come from your body
will be your heir.”
The Lord brought him outside, and said,
“Look now toward the sky, and count the stars,
if you are able to count them.”
He said to Abram, “So shall your descendents be.”
He believed the Lord;
and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.
The Lord visited Sarah as he had said,
and the Lord did to Sarah as he had promised.
Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age,
at the set time of which God had promised.
Abraham named his son who was born to him,
whom Sarah bore to him, Isaac.
Or Hebrews 11:8,11-12,17-19
Brothers and Sisters:
By faith, Abraham, when he was called,
obeyed, going to the place
which he was to receive as an inheritance.
He went out, not knowing where he went.
By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive,
and she bore a child when she was past the age,
since she counted him faithful who had promised.
Therefore as many as the stars of the sky in multitude,
and as innumerable as the sand which is by the sea shore,
were fathered by one man, and him as good as dead.
By faith, Abraham, being tested, offered up Isaac.
Yes, he who had received the promises
was offering up his only son.
He to whom it was said, “In Isaac will your offspring be named”,
concluded that God is able to raise up even from the dead.
Figuratively speaking, he did receive him back from the dead.
Responsorial - Psalm 128.1-2, 3, 4-5 Resp. 1
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
who walks in his ways.
For you will eat the labor of your hands.
You will be happy, and it will be well with you.
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Your wife will be as a fruitful vine,
in the innermost parts of your house;
your children like olive plants, around your table.
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Behold, thus is the man blessed
who fears the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Zion,
and may you see the good of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.
R. Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways.
Or Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 Resp. 5a
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
How lovely are your dwellings, Lord of Hosts!
My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the Lord.
My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Blessed are those who dwell in your house.
They are always praising you.
Blessed are those whose strength is in you;
who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Lord of Hosts, hear my prayer.
Listen, O God of Jacob.
Behold, O God, our shield,
look at the face of your anointed.
R. Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord.
Gospel - Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
There was a prophetess, Anna,
the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Asher.
She was of a great age,
having lived with a husband
seven years from her virginity,
and as a widow for about eighty-four years.
She did not depart from the temple,
worshiping with fasting and petitions night and day.
Coming up at the same hour,
she gave thanks to the Lord,
and spoke of him to all those
who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
When they had accomplished all things
that were according to the law of the Lord,
they returned into Galilee,
to their own city, Nazareth.
The child grew,
and became strong in spirit,
being filled with wisdom,
and the grace of God was upon him.
The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Official Translation
Reading 1 – 1 John 2.3-11
Beloved:
This is how we know
that we have come to know Jesus:
if we keep his commandments.
The one who says that they know him
but does keep his commandments,
is a liar and the truth is not in them.
But whoever keeps his word,
God’s love has most certainly been perfected in him.
This is how we know that we are in him:
the one who says that they remain in him
ought themself also walk just like he walked.
Beloved, I write no new commandment to you,
but an old commandment
which you had from the beginning.
The old commandment is the word which you heard.
Still, The commandment I write to you is new,
which is true in him and in you;
because the darkness is passing away,
and the true light already shines.
The one who says they are in the light
but hates their brother,
is in the darkness even until now.
The one who loves their brother remains in the light,
and there is no occasion for stumbling in them,
but the one who hates their brother is in the darkness,
and walks in the darkness,
and does not know where they are going,
because the darkness has blinded their eyes.
Responsorial – Psalm 96.1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 Resp. 11a
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord! Bless his name!
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
The Lord made the heavens.
Glory and majesty are before his face.
Strength and exultation are in his sanctuary.
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-35
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Reading 1 – 1 John 2.3-11
Beloved:
This is how we know
that we have come to know Jesus:
if we keep his commandments.
The one who says that they know him
but does keep his commandments,
is a liar and the truth is not in them.
But whoever keeps his word,
God’s love has most certainly been perfected in him.
This is how we know that we are in him:
the one who says that they remain in him
ought themself also walk just like he walked.
Beloved, I write no new commandment to you,
but an old commandment
which you had from the beginning.
The old commandment is the word which you heard.
Still, The commandment I write to you is new,
which is true in him and in you;
because the darkness is passing away,
and the true light already shines.
The one who says they are in the light
but hates their brother,
is in the darkness even until now.
The one who loves their brother remains in the light,
and there is no occasion for stumbling in them,
but the one who hates their brother is in the darkness,
and walks in the darkness,
and does not know where they are going,
because the darkness has blinded their eyes.
Responsorial – Psalm 96.1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 Resp. 11a
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord! Bless his name!
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
The Lord made the heavens.
Glory and majesty are before his face.
Strength and exultation are in his sanctuary.
R. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Gospel – Luke 2.22-35
When the days were fulfilled of
their purification according to the law of Moses
Mary and Joseph brought Jesus up to Jerusalem,
to present him to the Lord
as it is written in the law of the Lord:
“Every male who opens the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord”,
and to offer a sacrifice
according to that which is said
in the law of the Lord:
“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem
whose name was Simeon.
This man was righteous and devout,
looking for the consolation of Israel,
and the Holy Spirit was on him.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
that he should not see death
before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
He came in the Spirit into the temple.
When the parents brought in the child, Jesus,
to do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
“Now you may release your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things
which were spoken concerning him,
and Simeon blessed them,
and said to Mary, his mother,
“Behold, this child is destined
for the falling and the rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign which will be contradicted.
(Indeed, a sword will pierce through your own soul)
so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Mass at Dawn
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Isaiah 62.11-12
Behold, the Lord has proclaimed
to the ends of the earth:
“Say to the daughter of Zion,
‘Lo, your Savior comes.
Behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.’”
They shall call them “The Holy People”,
“The Redeemed of the Lord”,
and you shall be called “Sought Out”,
“A City Not Forsaken.”
Responsorial – Psalm 97.1, 6, 11-12 Resp. See Job 22.28, Luke 2.11
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice!
Let the many islands be glad!
The heavens declare his righteousness.
All the peoples have seen his glory.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Light dawns for the righteous,
and gladness for the upright in heart.
Be glad in the Lord, you righteous people!
Give thanks to his holy Name.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Reading 2 – Titus 3.4-7
Beloved:
When the kindness of God our Savior
and his love for humans appeared,
not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves,
but according to his mercy,
he saved us through the washing of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
whom he poured out on us richly,
through Jesus Christ our Savior;
that, being justified by his grace,
we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Gospel – Luke 2.15-20
When the angels went away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
“Let us go to Bethlehem now,
and see this thing that has happened,
which the Lord has made known to us.”
They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph,
and the baby was lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they publicized widely the message
which was spoken to them about this child.
All who heard it wondered
at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these sayings,
pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all the things that they had heard and seen,
just as it was told to them.
Reading 1 – Isaiah 62.11-12
Behold, the Lord has proclaimed
to the ends of the earth:
“Say to the daughter of Zion,
‘Lo, your Savior comes.
Behold, his reward is with him,
and his recompense before him.’”
They shall call them “The Holy People”,
“The Redeemed of the Lord”,
and you shall be called “Sought Out”,
“A City Not Forsaken.”
Responsorial – Psalm 97.1, 6, 11-12 Resp. See Job 22.28, Luke 2.11
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice!
Let the many islands be glad!
The heavens declare his righteousness.
All the peoples have seen his glory.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Light dawns for the righteous,
and gladness for the upright in heart.
Be glad in the Lord, you righteous people!
Give thanks to his holy Name.
R. A light will shine on us, this day the Lord is born to us.
Reading 2 – Titus 3.4-7
Beloved:
When the kindness of God our Savior
and his love for humans appeared,
not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves,
but according to his mercy,
he saved us through the washing of rebirth
and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
whom he poured out on us richly,
through Jesus Christ our Savior;
that, being justified by his grace,
we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Gospel – Luke 2.15-20
When the angels went away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
“Let us go to Bethlehem now,
and see this thing that has happened,
which the Lord has made known to us.”
They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph,
and the baby was lying in the manger.
When they saw this,
they publicized widely the message
which was spoken to them about this child.
All who heard it wondered
at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these sayings,
pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God
for all the things that they had heard and seen,
just as it was told to them.
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, Mass at Midnight
Official Translation
Reading 1 – Isaiah 9:1-6
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
On those who lived in the land of the shadow of death,
the light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation.
You have increased their joy.
They rejoice before you as with the harvest joy,
as humans rejoice when they divide plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the staff on their shoulder,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as in the day of Midian.
For all the armor of the armed man
clanging in battle,
and the garments rolled in blood,
will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given;
and the dominion will be on his shoulders.
His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his dominion and of peace
there shall be no end,
on the throne of David and for his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from that time on, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this!
Responsorial – Psalm 96.1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Resp. Luke 2.11
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord! Bless his name!
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
Let the field and all that is in it exult!
Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
They will rejoice before the Lord; for he comes,
for he comes to rule the earth.
He will rule the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with his truth.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Reading 2 – Titus 2.11-14
Beloved:
The grace of God has appeared,
bringing salvation to all humans,
instructing us for the purpose that,
denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we shall live soberly, righteously, and godly in this age;
looking for the blessed hope,
the appearance of the glory of
our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
who gave himself for us,
that he might redeem us from all iniquity,
and purify for himself a people for his own possession,
zealous to do good.
Gospel – Luke 2.1-14
Now it happened in those days
that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus
that all the world should be enrolled.
This was the first enrollment
made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his hometown.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth,
into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem,
because he was of the house and family of David;
to enroll himself with Mary, his betrothed, who was pregnant.
It happened, while they were there,
that the day had come when she would give birth.
She gave birth to her firstborn son.
She wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn.
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field,
and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified.
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid,
for behold, I bring you good news of great joy
which will be for all the people.
For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David,
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
This is the sign to you: you will find a baby
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
Suddenly, there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace in humans whom he favors.”
Reading 1 – Isaiah 9:1-6
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
On those who lived in the land of the shadow of death,
the light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation.
You have increased their joy.
They rejoice before you as with the harvest joy,
as humans rejoice when they divide plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the staff on their shoulder,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as in the day of Midian.
For all the armor of the armed man
clanging in battle,
and the garments rolled in blood,
will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born. To us a son is given;
and the dominion will be on his shoulders.
His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his dominion and of peace
there shall be no end,
on the throne of David and for his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from that time on, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will perform this!
Responsorial – Psalm 96.1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Resp. Luke 2.11
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord! Bless his name!
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice.
Let the sea roar, and its fullness!
Let the field and all that is in it exult!
Then all the trees of the woods shall sing for joy
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
They will rejoice before the Lord; for he comes,
for he comes to rule the earth.
He will rule the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with his truth.
R. Today there is born for us a Savior, Christ the Lord.
Reading 2 – Titus 2.11-14
Beloved:
The grace of God has appeared,
bringing salvation to all humans,
instructing us for the purpose that,
denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
we shall live soberly, righteously, and godly in this age;
looking for the blessed hope,
the appearance of the glory of
our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
who gave himself for us,
that he might redeem us from all iniquity,
and purify for himself a people for his own possession,
zealous to do good.
Gospel – Luke 2.1-14
Now it happened in those days
that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus
that all the world should be enrolled.
This was the first enrollment
made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his hometown.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth,
into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem,
because he was of the house and family of David;
to enroll himself with Mary, his betrothed, who was pregnant.
It happened, while they were there,
that the day had come when she would give birth.
She gave birth to her firstborn son.
She wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn.
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field,
and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified.
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid,
for behold, I bring you good news of great joy
which will be for all the people.
For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David,
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
This is the sign to you: you will find a baby
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.”
Suddenly, there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace in humans whom he favors.”
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