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December 20, 2024

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) at Mass during the Day (Dec 25, 2024)


“Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth.” 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)

Spirit & Song #150; Never Too Young #162; Breaking Bread 2025 #102

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

Spirit & Psalm 2025: p. 48

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

Spirit & Psalm 2025: p. 50

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

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)

Spirit & Song #154; Never Too Young #163; Breaking Bread 2025 #84

Song of Praise We Adore (Sarah Hart and Scott Krippayne)

Spirit & Song #152

Sending Forth Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Traditional)

Never Too Young #159; Breaking Bread 2025 #105
 

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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