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December 21, 2023

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) at Mass during the Day (Dec 25, 2023)


“And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son…” Good news! The birth of Jesus Christ brings much needed light into our world.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Christmas Day Entrance Antiphon A Child Is Born for Us, and a Son is Given to Us (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #21

Entrance Chant O Come, All Ye Faithful (Traditional; arr. by Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #99; Spirit & Song #150; Never Too Young #162; Breaking Bread 2024 #99

Responsorial Psalm All the Ends of the Earth Have Seen the Saving Power of God (Steve Angrisano)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 46

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of Restoration (Josh Blakesley and Leland G. “Grae” McCullough, IV)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 48

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Born This Day (Ken Canedo)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #102; Spirit & Song #146

Christmas Day Communion Antiphon All the Ends of the Earth Have Seen the Salvation of Our God (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #22

Communion Chant Silent Night (Joseph Mohr and Franz X. Gruber; arr. by Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #103; Spirit & Song #154; Never Too Young #163; Breaking Bread 2024 #81

Song of Praise Christ Our Light Has Come (Steve Angrisano and Curtis Stephan)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #113; Spirit & Song #144; Breaking Bread 2024 #79

Sending Forth Joy to the World (Traditional; arr. by Dean Baskerville)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #108; Spirit & Song #147; Never Too Young #161; Breaking Bread 2024 #86
 

Instrumental Christmas music in this podcast is from Joy to the World: A Jazz Christmas by OCP artist Rick Modlin.

Liturgy Podcast is a weekly liturgy planning resource for musicians, liturgists, homilists, youth groups, faith sharing groups, and all who look to the liturgical readings for inspiration and nourishment. Join Ken Canedo as he breaks open the Scripture and plays suggested tracks from the Spirit & Song repertoire.

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