Today the Church celebrates the Octave Day of Christmas, the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. The assigned readings are Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, and Luke 2:16-21. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 67 (Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8).
For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:
YouTube: Spirit & Psalm - Mary, the Holy Mother of God, 2023 - Year A - Psalm 67 - Stephan
The Gospel reading is as follows:
The
shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the
infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the
message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were
amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all
these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds
returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen,
just as it had been told to them.
When eight days were
completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him
by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Reflections related to these readings and this feast day:
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflections: Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2023
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Mary, Mother of God (January 1, 2023)
Community in Mission: The Rich Tapestry of Faith On New Years Day (31 DEC 22)
Crossroads Initiative: Mary, the Mother of God?
Ex Corde at Benedictine College: This Sunday, Yes, Mary Is Unique and Yes, We Too Are His Mother (29 DEC 22)
Word on Fire: Go in Haste, Be Astonished, Treasure! (Cycle A * Mary Mother of God * Christmas Time)The Sacred Page: Happy New Year! Mary, Mother of God (31 DEC 22)
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