05 - Christmas

Readings and Gospel

Lectionary for this day - This has all the readings and Gospel

There are different readings for the vigil mass, evening mass, dawn mass, and mass during the day.

We have the vigil mass readings here.

Isaiah 62:1-5 - A New Name for Zion

Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 - Paul’s Address in the Synagogue

Matthew 1:1-25 - The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

Who / What / Where is...?

Isaiah

• His name means "God is Salvation".

• Isaiah is one of the prophets in the Old Testament -- around 742 BC to 701 BC, and it may have continued even longer, until 687 BC. He appeared at a critical moment in Israel’s history. 

• More information here.

Zion

• Jerusalem

• Sometimes pertains to the land of Israel

David

• 2nd King of Israel

• Father of Solomon

• St Joseph and Mother Mary are both from the house and lineage of David.

Synagogue

• A place for prayer and study of scripture. In the time of Jesus, this is open to all Jews where one (who is not a priest) can read the scripture to the assembly. This is different from the temple (where the Jews offered sacrifices).

Matthew

• He was a tax collector. He was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.

  • • 12 Apostles - the first 12 people that Jesus called to follow Him.

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