Lectiones diurnae
The readings of the Mass, day by day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Additional readings
- On the Second ReadingChapter IVSt. John Chrysostom, Homilies on Galatians·20 min
- On the GospelHomily 14Origen, Homilies on Luke·9 min
- MeditationOn New Year’s Day.Richard Challoner, Meditations for Every Day in the Year·3 min
- SermonFirst Sermon for the Feast of the Circumcision: On the Different Kinds of Circumcision; on the Name of Salvation, and the Three WitnessesSt. Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons for the Seasons·8 min