Q: On December 12, in parishes that celebrate the Mass in Spanish, the people are used to two readings. The ORDO specifies one Old Testament *or* one New Testament reading. It is a Feast.
Can both readings be read? I believe in Mexico, both are allowed, and so the people would prefer it.
I have the same question for St. Juan Diego of December 9. Thank you.
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A: One of the features of feast days is two readings instead of three. Although December 12 may be a solemnity in other countries, celebrations in the United States follow the calendar approved by the USCCB https://www.usccb.org/resources/2024cal.pdf .
December 9 is an optional memorial, so if celebrated, it does not merit three readings.