Solemnity of Christmas
Hymn
Antiphon: The Lord said to me: You are my Son, today I have begotten you.
Psalm 2
Antiphon: The Lord comes forht, the bridegroom from his bridal chamber
Psalm 19A
Antiphon: Your words are filled with grace, because God has blessed you for ever.
Psalm 45
Verse: The word was made man, alleluia.
Resp: He lived among us, alleluia.
First reading: Is 11:1-10
Responsory: All the angels cry aloud with joy, for God has come himself to save mankind.
Second reading: From a sermon by St. Leo the Great, pope
Responsory: Today the whole earth was filled with heaven’s sweetness.
Te Deum
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975
Background music: Silent night, O Holy Night, O Come All Ye Faithful.