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December 20, 2024

Nativity of the Lord (Christmas): Mass at Dawn (Dec 25, 2024)


“When [the shepherds] returned home to tell everyone what they saw, all were astonished.” Like the shepherds, let us return home from this morning liturgy and share the joy of Christmas with our families and friends.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Christmas Dawn Entrance Antiphon Today a Light Will Shine Upon Us (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #19

Entrance Chant Go Tell It on the Mountain (Spiritual)

Never Too Young #158; Breaking Bread 2025 #85

Responsorial Psalm A Light Will Shine on Us This Day (Tom Kendzia)

Spirit & Psalm 2025: page 45

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of Restoration (Josh Blakesley and Leland G. “Grae” McCullough, IV)

Spirit & Psalm 2025: page 46

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Of the Father’s Love Begotten (Traditional; arr. by Curtis Stephan)

Spirit & Song #149; Breaking Bread 2025 #92

Christmas Dawn Communion Antiphon Rejoice, O Daughter Sion (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #20

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

Spirit & Song #145; Breaking Bread 2025 #109

Song of Praise Christ Our Light Has Come (Steve Angrisano and Curtis Stephan)

Breaking Bread 2025 #82

Sending Forth Joy to the World (Traditional; arr. by Dean Baskerville)

Spirit & Song #147; Never Too Young #161; Breaking Bread 2025 #90
 

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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