Saturday, December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve: Nativity of the Lord: At the Vigil Mass (A, B, C) 13
Key Passage
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel (Matt 1:23).
Questions
Adults: Where do you recognize God's presence in your life?
Children: What is your favorite part of the Christmas story?

Readings

First Reading • The Anointed One
Isaiah 62:1-5 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27+29 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Paul's Address in the Synagogue
Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:1-25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Christmas Eve: Nativity of the Lord: Mass at Midnight (A, B, C) 14
Key Passage
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. (Isa 9:5)
Questions
Adults: Why is knowing Jesus important in your life?
Children: How do you experience Jesus when you give a gift to someone else?

Readings

Psalm
Psalms 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 11-12, 13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Second Reading • Transforming of Life
Titus 2:11-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
First Reading • The Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:1-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Gospel • The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:1-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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