December 24, 2023

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Christmas Eve: 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)
Gospel • The Genealogy And Birth Of Jesus
Matthew 1:1-25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Christmas Eve: 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

First Reading • The Prince Of Peace
Isaiah 9:1-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 11-12, 13 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Transforming Of Life
Titus 2:11-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Birth Of Jesus
Luke 2:1-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
4th Sunday of Advent: Acceptance Of God's Will (B) 11
Key Passage
Then Mary said, "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." Then the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:38)
Questions
Adults: How do you open your heart to what God wants for you? How do you follow the pathway that leads to happiness?
Children: Is there something hard you need to do this week? What might make it easier?

Readings

First Reading • The Lord's Promises To David
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 89:2-3, 4-5, 27+29 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Doxology
Romans 16:25-27 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Annunciation Of The Lord
Luke 1:26-38 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)