Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation.

Rise up in splendor, Jeru­salem!

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?

If you consider that God is righteous, you also know that everyone who acts in righteousness is begotten by him.

John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.

Beloved: Who is the liar?

This is the testimony of John.

The Lord said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites.

Brothers and sisters: When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.