Lectiones diurnae
The readings of the Mass, day by day
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Dec 24 (Advent, the Days Before Christmas)
Additional readings
- On the GospelHomily 10Origen, Homilies on Luke·5 min
- MeditationOn the Birth of Christ.Richard Challoner, Meditations for Every Day in the Year·5 min
- SermonFifth Sermon for Christmas Eve: On the Manner in Which We Must Prepare and Sanctify Ourselves for the Vision of GodSt. Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons for the Seasons·11 min
- SermonFirst Sermon for Christmas Eve: On the Three Benefits Which We Owe to the Birth of ChristSt. Bernard of Clairvaux, Sermons for the Seasons·10 min