Gospel: Luke 1:57-66
When the time came for Elizabeth, she gave birth to a son.
Her neighbors and relatives heard that the merciful Lord had done a wonderful thing for her, and they rejoiced with her.
When, on the eighth day, they came to attend the circumcision of the child,
they wanted to name him Zechariah after his father. But his mother said, “Not so; he shall be called John.”

Gospel: Luke 9:43b-45
And all who saw it were astonished at God’s wonderful work. But while all were amazed at everything Jesus did, he said to his disciples, “Listen,
and remember what I tell you now: The Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of men.” But the disciples didn’t understand this saying;
something prevented them from grasping what he meant, and they were afraid to ask him about it.

Gospel: Luke 1:46-56
And Mary said,
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit exults in God, my savior!
He has looked upon his servant, in her lowliness, and people, forever, will call me blessed.
The Mighty One has done great things for me,
Holy is his Name!

Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
Mary then set out for a town in the hill country of Judah.
She entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leapt in her womb.
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and, giving a loud cry, said,

Gospel: Luke 9:18-22
One day, when Jesus was praying alone, not far from his disciples, he asked them, “What do people say about me?”
And they answered, “Some say, that you are John the Baptist; others say, that you are Elijah; and still others, that you are one of the prophets of old,
risen from the dead.” Again Jesus asked them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God,
to a town of Galilee called Nazareth. He was sent to a virgin,
who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the family of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
The angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, full of grace, the Lord is with you!”

Gospel: Luke 9:7-9
King Herod heard of all this, and did not know what to think, for people said, “This is John, raised from the dead.” Others believed that Elijah,
or one of the ancient prophets, had come back to life. As for Herod, he said, “I had John beheaded. Who is this man, about whom I hear such wonders?”
And he was anxious to see him.

Gospel: Luke 1:5-25*
In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah,
belonging to the priestly clan of Abiah. Elizabeth, Zechariah‘s wife,
also belonged to a priestly family. Both of them were upright in the eyes of God,
and lived blamelessly, (…) but they had no child. (…)

Gospel: Luke 9:1-6
Then Jesus called his Twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to drive out all evil spirits and to heal diseases.
And he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He instructed them, “Don’t take anything for the journey, neither staff,
nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and don’t even take a spare tunic. Whatever house you enter, remain there until you leave that place.
And wherever they don’t welcome you, leave the town and shake the dust from your feet: it will be as a testimony against them.”

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25
This is how Jesus Christ was born: Mary his mother had been given to Joseph in marriage,
but before they lived together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
Then Joseph, her husband, made plans to divorce her in all secrecy. He was an upright man,
and in no way did he want to disgrace her.