Friday, December 25
Friday, December 25
Christmas Time · 2026
Today the Church keeps Nativity of the Lord — Solemnity.
Liturgical color — WhiteSolemnityChristmas Time
The feast of the day
Solemnity of Nativity of the Lord
Today the Church keeps Nativity of the Lord — solemnity.
See the feast in the libraryThe saint of the day
Meet Albert Chmielowski
Saint of the day · Feast Dec 25
Albert Chmielowski
Polish Saint · Artist
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Albert Chmielowski was a Polish saint known for his artistic talents and dedication to serving the poor. His life of compassion and creativity inspires many.
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- Albert ChmielowskiPolski Święty · Artysta
- Albert ChmielowskiSanto Polonês · Artista
- Alberto ChmielowskiSanto Polaco · Artista
- Antonia Maria VernaItalian Religious · Devoted Life
- Antonia Maria VernaWłoska zakonnica · Życie w oddaniu
- Antonia María VernaReligiosa Italiana · Vida Devota
- Antônia Maria VernaReligiosa Italiana · Vida Dedicada
- Bentivoglio de BonisCompassionate Soul · Faithful Leader
- Bentivoglio de BonisAlma Compasiva · Líder Fiel
- Bentivoglio de BonisAlma Compassiva · Líder Fiel
- Bentivoglio de BonisWspółczująca Dusza · Wierny Przywódca
- Jacopone da TodiFranciscan Mystic · Poet of Love
- Jacopone da TodiMístico Franciscano · Poeta do Amor
- Jacopone de TodiMístico Franciscano · Poeta del Amor
- Jakub z TodiFranciszkański mistyk · Poeta miłości
- Mateo de AlbanoCardenal Católico · Espíritu Guía
- Mateus de AlbanoCardeal Católico · Espírito Guia
- Mateusz z AlbanoKardynał katolicki · Duchowy Przewodnik
- Matthew of AlbanoCatholic Cardinal · Guiding Spirit
- Michael NakashimaFaithful Servant · Modern Saint
- Michał NakashimaWierny Sługa · Nowoczesny Święty
- Miguel NakashimaSiervo Fiel · Santo Moderno
- Miguel NakashimaServo Fiel · Santo Moderno
- Peter the VenerableAbbot · French Spiritual Leader
- San Pedro el VenerableAbad · Líder Espiritual Francés
- São Pedro o VenerávelAbade · Líder Espiritual Francês
- Święty Piotr WenerableOpat · Francuski Przywódca Duchowy
- Teresa de WüllenweberMonja alemana · Educadora
- Teresa von WüllenweberNiemiecka zakonnica · Pedagog
- Teresa von WüllenweberFreira Alemã · Educadora
- Therese von WüllenweberGerman Nun · Educator
At Mass today
The readings
First readingA reading from the Book of Isaiah 52:7-10Second readingA reading from the Book of Hebrews 1:1-6GospelFrom the Gospel according to John 1:1-18
Today’s reflectionRead today’s readings slowly — let one line stay with you, and carry it through the day as a quiet prayer.Read the reflection 
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 Nativity of the Lord.
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