Monday Dec. 23: Isaiah 9:2-7

Tuesday Dec. 24: Isaiah 11:1-9

Wednesday Dec. 25 : Luke 2:1-20

Thursday Dec. 26: John 1:1-13

Friday Dec. 27: John 1:13-18

Saturday Dec. 28: Luke 2:21-32

Sunday Dec. 29:  Luke 2:33-40

This week we read the familiar texts that tell the Christmas story, as well as texts that Christians have read to understand the significance of Christ. Wonderful counselor, mighty God, righteous judge, the Word made Flesh. Which of these images of Christ resonate with you this year? Ponder these passages, along with the story, and open yourselves to his arrival.