Homily

The 1st Lesson: Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold – Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
The 2nd Lesson: The prophet Micah foretells the glory of the little Bethlehem – Micah 5:2-4
The 3rd Lesson: The prophet in exile foresees the coming of the glory of the Lord – Isaiah 60:1-6, 19
The 4th Lesson: St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus – Luke 7:7-7
The 5th Lesson: The Shepherds go to the manger – Luke 2:8-11
The 6th Lesson: The wise men are led by the star – Matthew 2:1-5a, 10-11
The 7th Lesson: St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation – John 1:1-14