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Sunday, January 4
Sunday, January 4

Christmas Time · 2026

Today the Church keeps Second Sunday After Christmas — Solemnity.

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The feast of the day

Solemnity of Second Sunday After Christmas

Today the Church keeps Second Sunday After Christmas — solemnity.

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The saint of the day

Meet Elizabeth Ann Seton

Elizabeth Ann Seton
Saint of the day · Feast Jan 4
Elizabeth Ann Seton

First American Saint · Educator

Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native-born American saint, known for her pioneering work in Catholic education. Her faith and commitment to teaching have left a lasting legacy.

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The readings

First readingToday’s lectionary readingGospelThe Good News proclaimed at Mass
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Prayer & reflection

Pray today

The Morning OfferingHand the whole day to God before it begins“O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day…”
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The season

Christmas Time

We are in Christmas Time — the Church wears white.

The Church celebrates the Incarnation: the Word made flesh, and the mystery of divine light breaking into the world. Today it keeps the solemnity of Second Sunday After Christmas.

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Coming up this week

Mon5
Christmas Time January 5
feria
Tue6
Epiphany of the Lord
Solemnity
Wed7
Wednesday After Epiphany
feria
Thu8
Thursday After Epiphany
feria

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