Catholic Daily Readings for December 29 2023, Friday: Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas – Lectionary: 202
| Catholic Daily Readings for December 29 2023, Friday, Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas | |
|---|---|
| 1st Reading | 1 John 2:3-11 |
| Responsorial Psalm | Psalms 96:1-2A, 2B-3, 5B-6 |
| Alleluia | Luke 2:32 |
| Gospel | Luke 2:22-35 |
Daily Mass Readings for December 29 2023, Friday, Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas
1st Reading – 1 John 2:3-11
Beloved:
3 And by this we know that we have known him, if we keep his commandments.
4 He who says that he knows him, and keeps not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
5 But he that keeps his word, in him in very deed the charity of God is perfected; and by this we know that we are in him.
6 He that says he abides in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked.
7 Dearly beloved, I write not a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you have heard.
8 Again a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true both in him and in you; because the darkness is passed, and the true light now shines.
9 He that says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10 He that loves his brother, abides in the light, and there is no scandal in him.
11 But he that hates his brother, is in darkness, and walks in darkness, and knows not where he goes; because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 96:1-2A, 2B-3, 5B-6
R. (11a) Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
1 Sing to the LORD a new song;
sing to the LORD, all you lands.
2A Sing to the LORD; bless his name.
R. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
2B Announce his salvation, day after day.
3 Tell his glory among the nations;
among all peoples, his wondrous deeds.
R. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
5B The LORD made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty go before him;
praise and grandeur are in his sanctuary.
R. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
Alleluia – Luke 2:32
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
32 A light of revelation to the Gentiles
and glory for your people Israel.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel – Luke 2:22-35
22 And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:
23 As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:
24 And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:
25 And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word,
30 Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 which you prepared in sight of all the peoples,
32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;
35 And your own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.
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