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FIRST READING (They shall invoke my name upon the Israelites, and I will bless them.)

A reading from the Book of Numbers (6:22-27)

The Lord said to Moses: “Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them: This is how you shall bless the Israelites. Say to them: The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let his face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace! So shall they invoke my name upon the Israelites, and I will bless them.” —The Word of the Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM (67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8)

R. May God bless us in his mercy. (Ps 67:2a)

May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us. So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation. (R)

May the nations be glad and exult because you rule the peoples in equity; the nations on earth you guide. (R)

May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you! May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth fear him! (R)

SECOND READING (God sent his Son, born of a woman.)

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians (4:4-7)

Brothers and sisters: When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. As proof that you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then also an heir, through God. —The Word of the Lord.

R. Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Heb 1:1-2)

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the

prophets; in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son. (R)

GOSPEL (They found Mary and Joseph and the infant. When the eight days were completed, he was named Jesus.)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (2:16-21)

The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.

When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. —The Gospel of the Lord.

R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayers

Priest: “The Mother of God” is Mary’s greatest title. In humility and faithfulness, she gave birth to her Son, the eternal Son of God. Let us join with her as we come before our Heavenly Father in prayer.

READER

1. That we may learn from Mary’s example, by taking the time needed to discern the presence of God in our daily lives, (pause) let us pray to the Lord.
2. That we may be aware of God’s blessings in our lives and thank God for gift of His Son, born to be our Saviour, (pause) let us pray to the Lord.
3. That we may imitate the shepherds and be bearers of the Good News to others, (pause) let us pray to the Lord.
4. That we may be open to God’s promptings in life, treasuring them in our hearts and discerning their purpose, (pause) let us pray to the Lord.
5. That all our faithful departed may be rejoicing in God’s heavenly kingdom, (pause) let us pray to the Lord.

Priest: Heavenly Father, we honour Mary, mother of the Saviour and our mother. Listen to our prayers for we make them in the name of her Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.