- Rev. Lawrence E. Polansky
The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (At the Vigil Mass)
“Mary will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus.”
Long Form of the Gospel
Entrance Antiphon: Ex 16:6-7 — “Today you will know that the Lord will come, and He will save us, and in the morning you will see His glory.”
First Reading: Is 62:1-5 — “The Lord delights in you.”
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 — “Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.”
Second Reading: Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 — “Paul bears witness to Christ, the Son of David.”
Alleluia: Alleluia, alleluia. “Tomorrow the wickedness of the earth will be destroyed: the Savior of the world will reign over us.” Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Mt 1:1-25 — (Long Form)“The genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David;”Mt 1:18-25 — (Short Form) “Mary will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus.”
Communion Antiphon: Is 40:5 — “The glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all flesh will see the salvation of our God.”
