December 25, 2024

Christmas: Mass At Dawn (A, B, C) 15

Key Passage

Mary treasures these events in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

Questions

Adults: What will you do during this Christmas season to reflect in your heart, as Mary did, on God's gift of the Savior?

Children: What would you say to Jesus as you stand before the nativity scene in your church?

First Reading • Your Salvation Comes

Isaiah 62:11-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 97:1+6, 11-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • The Loving Kindness Of God Our Savior Appeared

Titus 3:4-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Birth Of The Savior

Luke 2:15-20 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Christmas: Mass During The Day (A, B, C) 16

Key Passage

"His own did not accept him." (John 1:10–11)

Questions

Adults: If Jesus were to be born today, do you think you would accept him and follow him? Why or why not?

Children: What could you and your family do for others during the next week to celebrate the birth of Jesus?

First Reading • The One Who Brings Glad Tidings

Isaiah 52:7-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 98:1, 2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • God Speaks Through His Son

Hebrews 1:1-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • In The Beginning Was The Word

John 1:1-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)