Lectiones diurnae
The readings of the Mass, day by day
Friday, December 18, 2026
Dec 18 (Advent, the Days Before Christmas)
Additional readings
- On the GospelMatthew 1. 22, 23.St. John Chrysostom, Homilies on Matthew·20 min
- MeditationOn other Benefits of our Saviour to Mankind, by his Incarnation.Richard Challoner, Meditations for Every Day in the Year·4 min
- SermonSermon 16: the Fast of the Tenth MonthPope St. Leo the Great, Sermons·9 min
- Liturgical yearThe Third Sunday of Advent (with the days following)Dom Prosper Guéranger, The Liturgical Year·long text