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December 13, 2021

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): Mass During the Night (Dec 25, 2021)


“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord.”

On this joyous night, let us join the angels in singing, “Glory to God in the highest!”

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Christmas Midnight Entrance Antiphon  Let Us All Rejoice in the Lord [Option 2] Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan

Let Us All Rejoice #17

Entrance Chant Joy to the World (Traditional; arr. by Dean Baskerville and friends)

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #108; Spirit & Song #147; Never Too Young #161; Breaking Bread 2022 #80

Responsorial Psalm Today Is Born Our Savior (Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Psalm 2022: page 38

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of Renewal (Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Psalm 2022: page 40

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

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #102; Spirit & Song #146

Christmas Midnight Communion Antiphon The Word Became Flesh, and We Have Seen His Glory (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #18

Communion Chant What Child Is This (Traditional; arr. by Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #112; Spirit & Song #153; Never Too Young #163; Breaking Bread 2022 #94

Song of Praise Come to His Manger (Casey McKinley and Reynold Furrell)

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #105

Sending Forth O Come, All Ye Faithful (Traditional; arr. Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #99; Spirit & Song #150; Never Too Young #162; Breaking Bread 2022 #92

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

 

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