The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

Readings of the day:RB 67. Those who are sent on a journey
Vigil Mass: Isaiah 62:1-5; Resp. Psalm 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Matthew 1:1-2Mass During the Night: Isaiah 9:1-6; Resp. Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14Mass at Dawn: Isaiah 62:11-12; Resp. Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20Mass During the Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Resp. Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18


A child is born for us, and a son is given to us;his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder,and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.(Entrance Antiphon, Mass)
For lectio divina on this glorious day, I’ve gone through the liturgical readings, including other riches of our liturgy, and marked one line (when I could maintain discipline to do so