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Fri, 27 December – St JOHN
Jesus said: Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains part of the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. (John 15:1-5) -

Thu, 26 December – St STEPHEN
The Lord says: I am going to send peace to my people like a river. When you see this, your heart will rejoice. (Isaiah 66:12-14) -

Wed, 25 December – CHRISTMAS
The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory. (John 1:9-18) -

Tue, 24 December
From the book of Isaiah: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has shined. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. And this will be his name: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:1-6) -

Mon, 23 December
Though you have not seen Christ Jesus, you love him. Still without seeing him you believe in him and so are already filled with a joy so glorious it cannot be described. (1 Peter 1:3-9) -

SUN, 22 December
An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:18-24) -

Sat, 21 December
Paul writes: In Christ all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden. (Colossians 2:1-5) -

Fri, 20 December
James writes: Give yourselves to God. Resist the tempter and he will run away from you. The nearer you go to God, the nearer God will come to you. (James 4:6-12) -

Thu, 19 December
Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and in fullness of faith. Let us hold to the hope we profess, without wavering, for the one who has promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:19-25) -

Wed, 18 December
O God, you desire truth in the inward being. Create in me a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me. (Psalms 51)