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December 15, 2023

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): Mass During the Night (Dec 25, 2023)


“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord.” Tonight we adore the infant who became our salvation. He is the Prince of Peace.

 

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 Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Traditional)

Never Too Young #159; Breaking Bread 2024 #102

Responsorial Psalm Today Is Born Our Savior (Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: page 38

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of St. Mary Magdalene (Sarah Hart)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: page 40

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

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #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 2024 #112; Spirit & Song #153; Never Too Young #163; Breaking Bread 2024 #97

Song of Praise Love Has Captured the Night (Josh Blakesley and Leland McCullough

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #110

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

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #99; Spirit & Song #150; Never Too Young #162; Breaking Bread 2024 #93
 

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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