Scriptures and Themes for the Season of Christmas, Year C
Friday, December 24, 2021
Eve of the Feast of the Nativity
(Christmas Eve Service)
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First Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Psalm Reading: Psalm 96
Epistle Reading: Titus 2: 11-14
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 1-14
Theme: “God’s Love Enfleshed”
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
(Christmas Day)
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First Reading: Ezekiel 34: 11-16
Psalm Reading: Psalm 98
Epistle Reading: 1 John 1: 1-4
Gospel Reading: John 1: 1-5; 10-14
Theme: “God’s Love Incarnate”
Sunday, December 26, 2021
The First Sunday after Christmas Day
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First Reading: Isaiah 61: 10-62: 3
Psalm Reading: Psalm 148
Epistle Reading: Galatians 4: 1-7
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 22-32
Theme: “God’s Love in Sight”
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Saturday, January 1, 2022
The Feast of the Holy Name
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First Reading: Numbers 6: 22-27 Psalm Reading: Psalm 8
Epistle Reading: Philippians 2: 5-11
Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 15-21
Theme: “God’s Love in Covenant”
Sunday, January 2, 2022
The Second Sunday after Christmas Day
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First Reading: Jeremiah 31: 7-10
Psalm Reading: Psalm 84
Epistle Reading: Ephesians 1: 3-6 Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 41-52
Theme: “God’s Love in Relationship”
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