There are four Masses of Christmas, Vigil, Midnight, Dawn and Day, each with their own scripture readings – take your pick at this link. The Lectio attached uses the Gospel of the Day Mass.
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There are four Masses of Christmas, Vigil, Midnight, Dawn and Day, each with their own scripture readings – take your pick at this link. The Lectio attached uses the Gospel of the Day Mass.
Read the scriptures for the morning of Christmas Eve at this link.
Read the scriptures for Friday of Week Four in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Thursday Week Four in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Wednesday of Week Four in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Tuesday of Week Four in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Monday of Week Four in Advent at this link.
Join John Kleinsman, John Kinder and Rory Paterson in conversation with John O’Connor reflecting on the scriptures for the Christmas Feast.
John Kinder refers to the carol “Sing Lullaby” which is available at this link and the lyrics at this link.
Other carols referred to:
In the Bleak Winter,
Coventry Carol
O Holy Night
Read the scriptures for the Fourth Sunday in Advent at this link.
Read the scriptures for Friday of Week Three in Advent at this link.
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