Feast of the Holy Family
Hymn
Antiphon: When his parents brought the Child Jesus into the temple, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God.
Psalm
Antiphon: The Magi entered the house and found the child with Mary, his mother.
Psalm
Antiphon: Joseph rose in the night and took the child and his mother into Egypt.
Psalm
Verse: Your children will be taught by the Lord himself.
Resp: He will bless them with fullness of peace.
First reading: Eph 5:21-6:4
Responsory: Honor your father and your mother.
Second reading: From an address by Pope Paul VI
Responsory: Sing and make music to the Lord in your hearts
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.