Introduction - Christmas (A)

December 25, 2022

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The Solemn Mass of Christmas (A)

Homilist: Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory
Guest Choir: Holy Redeemer Child Choir, College Park, MD
Archive Date: December 25, 2019

VIDEO DRAMATIZATION

Mary Remembers Jesus’ Birth

THE CHOSEN (3:32)- Can you imagine what the birth of Jesus must have been like, particularly for a teenage Mom? This Episode 3 scene is one of the most talked-about moments of our show.

SUNDAY GOSPEL VIDEOS

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GOSPEL

CELEBRANT'S INTRODUCTION

God is Among Us

This feast is for those who are sitting in darkness or waiting to hear a meaningful word from God. Today we celebrate that Jesus is truly light for those who cannot see and that God has said everything than can be said in the Word made flesh. God is among us, showing us everything we need to know and lighting our way. If we have never really looked at who Jesus is and what he is for us, the glorious time to do so is now.

SOURCE: Excerpt by Joan DeMerchant; taken from the Cycle C Sunday Resources feature series. View the full series which has commentary, planning and prayer resources originally published in Celebration, the pastoral and worship planning resource which served readers from 1972 until 2019.

Christmas (A)

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Opening the Word

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Mass during the Night

Isaiah 9:1-6

A son is given to us

Isaiah tells the people that “a great light” has changed their world—turned it upside down; oppression and gloom have been overcome.
It is the birth of a child that has caused this change.
This child has a vast kingdom that will last forever.