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The readings at Mass · 22 December 2025

22 December — Advent weekday

  1. ReadingA reading from the Book of  Samuel 1:24-28
  2. GospelFrom the Gospel according to Luke 1:46-56
Read them in full The Liturgy of the Hours

From Vatican News — Word of the Day, following the General Roman Calendar, with a commentary from the Popes. Where a feast is kept on another day in your country, your parish’s readings may differ.

Patron saints of the day

  • Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini — patron of immigrants

The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.