The Incarnation certainly did not take place in a well prepared Christmas Turkey and Ham Bethlehem!

Readings for Christmas (Year A) 25th December 2019.

Vigil Mass

Reading 1

Isa 62:1-5

The Lord takes delight in you.

Psalm

Ps 88:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29

I will sing for ever of your love, Lord.

Reading 2

Acts 13:16-17, 22-25

Paul's witness to Christ, the son of David

Gospel

Matt 1:1-25

The ancestry of Jesus Christ, the son of David.

Shorter

Matt 1:18-25

Mary will give birth to a son and you will name him Jesus.

Mass during the Night

Reading 1

Isa 9:1-7

A son is given to us

Psalm

Ps 95:1-2a, 2b-3, 11-12, 13

Today a saviour has been born to us; he is Christ the Lord.

Reading 2

Titus 2:11-14

God's grace has been revealed to the whole human race.

Gospel

Luke 2:1-14

Today a saviour has been born to us.

Dawn Mass

Reading 1

Isa 62:11-12

Look, your saviour comes.

Psalm

Ps 96:1, 6, 11-12

This day new light will shine upon the earth.

Reading 2

Titus 3:4-7

It was for no reason except his own compassion that he saved us.

Gospel

Luke 2:15-20

The shepherds found Mary and Joseph and the baby.

Mass during the Day

Reading 1

Isa 52:7-10

All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

Psalm

Ps 97:1, 2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Reading 2

Heb 1:1-6

God has spoken to us through his Son.

Gospel

John 1:1-18

The Word was made flesh, and lived among us.

Shorter

John 1:1-5, 9-14

The Word was made flesh, and lived among us.