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- by USCCBReading 1 Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia, came forward and debated with Stephen, but they could not withstand the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke. When they heard this, they were infuriated, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and he […]
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- by USCCBReadings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Mass during the NightReadings for the Mass at DawnReadings for the Mass during the Day Reading I Isaiah 62:1-5 For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet, until her vindication shines forth like the dawn and her victory like a burning torch. Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory; you shall be called by a new name pronounced by the mouth of the LORD. […]
- by USCCBReadings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass at DawnReadings for the Mass during the Day Reading I Isaiah 9:1-6 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole […]
- by USCCBReadings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the NightReadings for the Mass during the Day Reading I Isaiah 62:11-12 See, the LORD proclaims to the ends of the earth: say to daughter Zion, your savior comes! Here is his reward with him, his recompense before him. They shall be called the holy people, the redeemed of the LORD, and you shall be called “Frequented,” a city that is not forsaken. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 97:1, 6, […]
- by USCCBReadings for the The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Readings for the Vigil MassReadings for the Mass during the NightReadings for the Mass at Dawn Reading I Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and saying to Zion, “Your God is King!” Hark! Your sentinels raise a cry, together they shout for joy, for they see directly, before their eyes, the LORD restoring Zion. Break out together in song, […]