Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Dawn

Commentary on Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary commentary for the Christmas Dawn readings, the Lutheran voice on the shepherds returning glorifying God.

Enduring Word Bible Commentary Luke Chapter 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical exposition of the shepherds and Mary treasuring these things in her heart.

Luke 2:15 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic aggregated commentary (Barnes, Gill, Meyer, Ellicott) on the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem.

Luke 2 Commentary Precept Austin

Deep verse-by-verse study notes gathering many conservative scholars on Luke 2.

Bishop Barron on the Nativity in Luke's Gospel Word on Fire · Bishop Barron

Bishop Robert Barron unfolds the subversive Catholic reading of Luke's nativity for preachers and hearers.

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass at Dawn Loyola Press · Sunday Connection

Loyola Press Sunday Connection background, reflection questions, and family prayer keyed to the Dawn Mass gospel.

Luke 2:15 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek text word by word with parsing for the shepherds' saying to one another and Mary pondering (symballousa).

BibleProject: Gospel of Luke Overview (Luke 1-9) BibleProject

Animated literary overview placing the nativity within Luke's design for the first half of the gospel.

Catena: Luke 2 Catena

Patristic and medieval comment chained verse by verse (Ambrose, Bede, Cyril) on the shepherds and Mary.

The Twelve Days of Christmas EWTN

Explains the Mass at Dawn as the traditional 'Shepherds' Mass,' reflecting on the shepherds going eagerly to the crib.

Stream Christmas Mass with Bishop Barron Word on Fire

Word on Fire's video stream of the Christmas Mass, the audio/video complement to the Dawn Gospel.

Nativity and Adoration of the Shepherds Web Gallery of Art

Bartolo di Fredi's panel shows the shepherds kneeling before the manger, exactly the scene of Luke 2:15-20.

Christmas New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia

Background on the origin and development of the Christmas Masses, including the dawn office at Bethlehem's shepherds' feast.