Christmas
Thursday, January 7, 2027
On Thursday, January 7, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Christmas and the liturgical color is white. The Church celebrates St Raymond of Penyafort.
Liturgical color: White
Day 14 of Christmas this year, with 3 days to go.
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Mass readings
Saint Raymond of Penyafort, Priest (US lectionary references; read the full texts in your missal, your parish's missalette or the app).
- First reading 1 John 4:19-5:4
- Responsorial psalm Psalm 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17
- Gospel Luke 4:14-22
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Saint of the day
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St Raymond of Penyafort
(c. 1175–1275) Spanish Dominican, canon lawyer, and confessor of popes and kings. He compiled the Decretals of Gregory IX, the standard book of Church law for seven centuries.
Saint Raymond, give us the patience to do small duties well.
This season
- The Christmas season 2026–2027The Octave, Mary Mother of God, Epiphany, the Baptism of the Lord
- Thursday's Rosary: The Luminous MysteriesPrayed on Thursdays
About Christmas
The Christmas season runs from Evening Prayer on 24 December to the Baptism of the Lord in January — well past 25 December. It holds the Nativity, the Holy Family, Mary the Mother of God, and the Epiphany.
Why white?
White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
Verse of the day
Gen 1:1
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on January 7, 2027?
White, the color of Christmas. White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
What liturgical season is January 7, 2027 in?
Christmas. The Christmas season runs from Evening Prayer on 24 December to the Baptism of the Lord in January — well past 25 December. It holds the Nativity, the Holy Family, Mary the Mother of God, and the Epiphany.
Is January 7, 2027 a holy day of obligation in the United States?
No. In the United States the holy days of obligation are Mary, Mother of God (1 January), the Assumption (15 August), All Saints (1 November), the Immaculate Conception (8 December), and Christmas (25 December); the Ascension is observed on a Thursday or the following Sunday depending on the diocese.
Which saint is celebrated on January 7, 2027?
St Raymond of Penyafort. (c. 1175–1275) Spanish Dominican, canon lawyer, and confessor of popes and kings. He compiled the Decretals of Gregory IX, the standard book of Church law for seven…
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