A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke.

The shepherds hurried and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger; once they saw this, they reported what they had been told concerning the child. All who heard about it were astonished at the report given by the shepherds.

Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart. The shepherds went away glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as they had been told.

When the eighth day arrived for the child’s circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

The Good News as spoken through Luke.