The First Lesson. Genesis 3:8-15. God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent's head.

The Second Lesson. Genesis 22:15-18. God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall the nations of the earth be blessed.

The Third Lesson. Isaiah 9:2b, 6, 7. Christ's birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.

The Fourth Lesson. Isaiah 11:1-3a, 4a, 6, 9. The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.

The Sixth Lesson Luke 2:1, 3-7. St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus

The Seventh Lesson Luke 2:8-16. The shepherds go to the manger

The Eighth Lesson  Matthew 2:1-11. The wise men are led by the star to Jesus

The Ninth Lesson John 1:1-14. St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation