A.D. 2023 December 25

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day)

unknown Indian artist, Nativity, c. 1720–c. 1725, National Museum of India, New Delhi.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B

I

A child is born for us — Isaiah 9:2–7
Let the earth be glad — Psalm 96
The grace of God has appeared — Titus 2:11–14
God with us — Luke 2:1–20 or 2:1–14

II

God comes to restore the people — Isaiah 62:6–12
Light springs up for the righteous — Psalm 97
Saved through water and the Spirit — Titus 3:4–7
The birth of the Messiah revealed to shepherds — Luke 2:1–20 or 2:8–20

III

Heralds announce God’s salvation — Isaiah 52:7–10
The victory of our God — Psalm 98
God has spoken by a Son — Hebrews 1:1–12 or 1:1–4
The Word became flesh — John 1:1–14

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B

I

A child is born for us — Isaiah 9:2–7
Let the earth be glad — Psalm 96
The grace of God has appeared — Titus 2:11–14
God with us — Luke 2:1–20 or 2:1–14

II

God comes to restore the people — Isaiah 62:6–12
Light springs up for the righteous — Psalm 97
Saved through water and the Spirit — Titus 3:4–7
The birth of the messiah revealed to Shepherds — Luke 2:1–20 or 2:8–20

III

Heralds announce God’s salvation — Isaiah 52:7–10
The victory of our God — Psalm 98
God has spoken by a son — Hebrews 1:1–12 or 1:1–4
The Word became flesh — John 1:1–14

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold