Lectiones diurnae
The readings of the Mass, day by day
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Dec 23 (Advent, the Days Before Christmas)
Additional readings
- On the GospelHomily 14: On the Nativity of Saint John the BaptistThe Venerable Bede, Homilies on the Gospels·13 min
- MeditationOn the Preparation for the Birth of Christ.Richard Challoner, Meditations for Every Day in the Year·5 min
- SermonSeventh Sermon for Advent: On Our Threefold Need of ChristSt. Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons for the Seasons·3 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