January 01, 2026

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Solemnity Mary, Mother of God: Living With Uncertainty (A, B, C) 18
Key Passage
Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)
Questions
Adults: When have you found it difficult to understand or accept a teaching of the church? What helps you be faithful?
Children: Who teaches you to have faith in God?

Readings

First Reading • The Priestly Blessing
Numbers 6:22-27 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6+8 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Free Sons Of God In Christ
Galatians 4:4-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Shepherds' Visit, The Circumcision
Luke 2:16-21 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)