Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

Pope Saint Sylvester I (-335)

Readings of the Day
RB 73 This Rule Only a Beginning of Perfection
Mass: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Resp Ps 96; Jn 1:1-8

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice.

Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 72 The Good Zeal of Monks 
Mass: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Resp Ps 96; Lk 2:36-40

Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

In other years: Saint Thomas Becket (1118-1170)

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 71 Mutual Obedience
Mass: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Resp Ps 128; Col 3:12-21; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.

Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 70 The Presumption of Striking Another at Will
Mass: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2; Resp Ps 124; Mt 2:13-18

Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 69 The Presumption of Defending Another in the Monastery
Mass: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Resp Ps 97; Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Light dawns for the just; and gladness for the upright of heart.

Feast of Saint Stephen, the First Martyr

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 68 Assignment of Impossible Tasks
Mass: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Resp Ps 31; Mt 10:17-22

I will rejoice and be glad because of your mercy.

The Nativity of the Lord

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Readings of the Day
RB: Ch 67 Those Who Are Sent on a Journey

Vigil Mass: Is 62:1-5; Resp Ps 89; Acts 1:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25
Mass During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Resp Ps 96; Titus 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14
Mass at Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Resp Ps 97; Titus 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20
Mass During the Day: Is 52:7-10; Resp Ps 98; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18

A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.