Scripture Reflections for the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass at Dawn

Year B, Lectionary 15


To experience God's presence is overwhelming that leads us to glorifying and praising God. We begin to realize that all that God promises does become true and God's love is real. We cannot forget such an experience and we must reflect on it in our hearts like Mary.

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Isaiah 62:11-12
Psalm 97:1, 6, 11-12
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:15-20

“The angels came not in search of a king but to proclaim glad tidings of a king who would become a shepherd...and the shepherds, the poor shepherds, become sheep searching for a different kind of shepherd altogether and everything is turned around, turned topsy-turvy”


Holy Name of Jesus Church & Loyola Ministry Fr. Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ 12/24/2020