Lectiones diurnae
The readings of the Mass, day by day
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Dec 22 (Advent, the Days Before Christmas)
Additional readings
- On the GospelHomily 7Origen, Homilies on Luke·6 min
- MeditationOn the Ember Week in Advent.Richard Challoner, Meditations for Every Day in the Year·4 min
- SermonSixth Sermon for Advent: On the Glorification of the Body, and How It Must Be MeritedSt. Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons for the Seasons·9 min
- SermonThe Love of Jesus Christ for Us, and Our Obligations to Love HimSt. Alphonsus Liguori, Abridged Sermons for All Sundays of the Year·10 min