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December 20, 2022

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): Mass During the Night (Dec 25, 2022)


“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shown.” A child has been born to us! 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 Joy to the World (Traditional; arr. by Dean Baskerville)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #108; Spirit & Song #147; Never Too Young #161; Breaking Bread 2023 #82

Responsorial Psalm Today Is Born Our Savior (Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: page 42

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of Renewal (Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: page 44

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

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #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 2023 #112; Spirit & Song #153; Never Too Young #163; Breaking Bread 2023 #96

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

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #105

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

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #99; Spirit & Song #150; Never Too Young #162; Breaking Bread 2023 #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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