Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
1st Reading : Nm 6:22-27 Responsorial Psalm : Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 2nd Reading : Gal 4:4-7 Verse before the Gospel : In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;<br/>in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son. Gospel : Lk 2:16-21 Gospel Canticle : Marvelous is the mystery proclaimed today: man’s nature is made new as God becomes man; he remains what he was and becomes what he was not. Yet each nature stays distinct and for ever undivided.