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December 21, 2023

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Dec 31, 2023)


“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” What makes the Holy Family holy? One word: FAITH.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Holy Family Entrance Antiphon  The Shepherds Went in Haste (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #23

Entrance Chant Angels We Have Heard on High (Traditional; arr. by Dean Baskerville)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #101; Spirit & Song #145; Breaking Bread 2024 #87

Responsorial Psalm The Lord Remembers His Covenant Forever (Cooper Ray)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 50

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of the Desert (Tom Booth)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 52

Preparation of the Gifts Song of Simeon (Janet Sullivan Whitaker)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #420; Spirit & Song #115

Holy Family Communion Antiphon Our God Has Appeared on the Earth (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #24

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 Come to His Manger (Casey McKinley)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #105

Sending Forth Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Traditional)

Never Too Young #159; Breaking Bread 2024 #102
 

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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