Readings - Saturday, 25 December 2021 – Christmas Day

On Christmas Day, there are readings and liturgy for both Proper 2 and Proper 3. It is intended that the readings belonging to each proper are kept as a set.

First Reading:
Proper 2: Isaiah 62:6-12 Your Saviour comes
Proper 3: Isaiah 52:7-10 The salvation of our God

Psalm:
Proper 2: Psalm 97 - Proper 2: Psalm 97 Antiphon: A child has been born for us, a son given to us. (based on Isa 9:6) OR A light will shine on us this day: the Lord is born for us.
Proper 3: Psalm 98 - Proper 3: Psalm 98 Antiphon: All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. (Ps 98:3b NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
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Second Reading:
Proper 2: Titus 3:4-7 Saved by God’s love
Proper 3: Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12) God speaks to us through his Son

Gospel:
Proper 2: Luke 2: (1-7) 8-20 The shepherds hear the good news of the birth of Christ
Proper 3: John 1:1-14 The eternal Word has become a human being

Printable, Formatted Readings
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