Christmas Season · Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Midnight · Year A
Luke 2:1-14
December 25, 2025

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Commentary on Luke 2:1-14 [15-20] Working Preacher
Luther Seminary reading of the census, the manger, and the angels' good news to the shepherds.
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the social reversals woven through Luke's nativity.
Luke 2 Commentary: Jesus' Birth and Boyhood Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse notes on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
Luke 2 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse by verse study library with word notes on the nativity account.
Luke 2:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators compiled on the census and the birth of the Savior.
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass at Midnight Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic Sunday Connection with background and activities for the midnight Mass readings.
Bishop Barron on the Nativity of Luke's Gospel (Video) Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron's video reflection on the subversive good news of Luke's nativity.
The Nativity of the Lord (Year B) Catholic Productions
Brant Pitre's extended treatment of Luke's Bethlehem narrative for the Mass during the Night, showing Jesus as Davidic heir and divine Son.
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