The first martyr.
The Christmas season
December 26 — Saint Stephen, Protomartyr
First Reading
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 31
“Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.”
Gospel
Matthew 10:17-22
Citations follow the Roman Lectionary for Mass. Open each reference in your preferred Bible to pray with the text.