Date: December 24, 2010
First Reading (Isaiah 9: 1–6)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light. A light has dawned on those who live in the land of the shadow of death. You have enlarged the nation; you have increased their joy. They rejoice before you, as people rejoice at harvest time as they rejoice in dividing the spoil. For the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressors, you have broken it as on the day of Midian. Every warrior's boot that tramped in war, every cloak rolled in blood, will be thrown out for burning, will serve as fuel for the fire. For a child is born to us, a son is given us; the royal ornament is laid upon his shoulder, and his name is proclaimed: "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." To the increase of his powerful rule in peace, there will be no end. Vast will be his dominion, he will reign on David's throne and over all his kingdom, to establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forever. The zealous love of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Second Reading (Titus 2: 11–14)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Titus.
Beloved: For God Savior has revealed his loving plan to all, teaching us to reject an irreligious way of life and worldly greed, and to live in this world as responsible persons, upright and serving God, while we await our blessed hope — the glorious manifestation of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus. He gave himself for us, to redeem us from every evil and to purify a people he wanted to be his own and dedicated to what is good.
Gospel (Luke 2: 1–14)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
At that time the emperor, Caesar Augustus, issued a decree for a census of the whole empire to be taken. This first census was taken while Quirinus was governor of Syria. Everyone had to be registered in his own town. So everyone set out for his own city; Joseph too set out from Nazareth of Galilee. As he belonged to the family of David, being a descendant of his, he went to Judea to David's town of Bethlehem to be registered with Mary, his wife, who was with child. They were in Bethlehem when the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to a son, her first-born. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no place for them in the living room. There were shepherds camping in the countryside, taking turns to watch over their flocks by night. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared to them, with the Glory of the Lord shining around them. As they were terrified, the angel stated to them, "Do not be afraid; I am here to give you good news, great joy for all the people. Today a Savior has been born to you in David's town; he is the Messiah and the Lord. Let this be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." Suddenly the angel was surrounded by many more heavenly spirits, praising God and stating, "Glory to God in the highest; peace on earth for God is blessing humankind."
First Reading (Isaiah 9: 1–6)
A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.
The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light. A light has dawned on those who live in the land of the shadow of death. You have enlarged the nation; you have increased their joy. They rejoice before you, as people rejoice at harvest time as they rejoice in dividing the spoil. For the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressors, you have broken it as on the day of Midian. Every warrior's boot that tramped in war, every cloak rolled in blood, will be thrown out for burning, will serve as fuel for the fire. For a child is born to us, a son is given us; the royal ornament is laid upon his shoulder, and his name is proclaimed: "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." To the increase of his powerful rule in peace, there will be no end. Vast will be his dominion, he will reign on David's throne and over all his kingdom, to establish and uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forever. The zealous love of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Second Reading (Titus 2: 11–14)
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to Titus.
Beloved: For God Savior has revealed his loving plan to all, teaching us to reject an irreligious way of life and worldly greed, and to live in this world as responsible persons, upright and serving God, while we await our blessed hope — the glorious manifestation of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus. He gave himself for us, to redeem us from every evil and to purify a people he wanted to be his own and dedicated to what is good.
Gospel (Luke 2: 1–14)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
At that time the emperor, Caesar Augustus, issued a decree for a census of the whole empire to be taken. This first census was taken while Quirinus was governor of Syria. Everyone had to be registered in his own town. So everyone set out for his own city; Joseph too set out from Nazareth of Galilee. As he belonged to the family of David, being a descendant of his, he went to Judea to David's town of Bethlehem to be registered with Mary, his wife, who was with child. They were in Bethlehem when the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to a son, her first-born. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no place for them in the living room. There were shepherds camping in the countryside, taking turns to watch over their flocks by night. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared to them, with the Glory of the Lord shining around them. As they were terrified, the angel stated to them, "Do not be afraid; I am here to give you good news, great joy for all the people. Today a Savior has been born to you in David's town; he is the Messiah and the Lord. Let this be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." Suddenly the angel was surrounded by many more heavenly spirits, praising God and stating, "Glory to God in the highest; peace on earth for God is blessing humankind."
Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 96) (Verses 1-3 and 11-13)
ReplyDeleteThe response is: Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.
Sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless his name.
Proclaim his salvation day after day. Recall his glory among the nations, tell all the peoples his wonderful deeds.
Let the heavens be glad, the earth rejoice; let the sea and all that fills it resound; let the fields exult and everything in them; let the forest, all the trees, sing for joy.
Let them sing before the Lord who comes to judge the earth. He will rule the world with justice and the peoples with fairness.
Glory to God in the Highest! The Gloria is sung and is not omitted.
ReplyDeleteThis Christmas Eve Mass occurred in Saint Theresia Church. The most Expatriate church in Jakarta. The Mass started at 1:00 PM, and there are three celebrants present on this mass. Father Ignatius from the Society of Jesus, Father Nico Dumais, and Father Sylvester.
ReplyDeleteHey everybody! Welcome back from your holiday travels or have a great trip for your holiday travels and I would like to greet everybody that Christmas Day is coming tomorrow! We celebrate the Lord's birthday! Not to mention Santa has some lovely treats for us! He checking his list, checking it twice, and determines whether who is naughty or nice, because Santa Claus is coming to town!
ReplyDeleteI actually visited St. Theresia church for this Midnight Mass (kind of) and saw Santa distributing candy to all the contributing groups in the church! He even gave one piece of candy to each of the celebrants! One for the altar servers, one for the Eucharistic ministers, one for the choir, and one for the children as well! Hilarious, but thank you Santa! We appreciate your gifts!
ReplyDeleteGreetings everybody. I come in peace. I would like to ask everybody what would they wish for on Christmas Day.
ReplyDeleteSince I am an archmage, I would like to have my own spell book and my own cook book because I love cooking as well, not just magic. That is what I want for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a conflux stables or house filled with many creatures I love the most, dragons, phoenixes, my horses, and cattle. I know that is strange, but I really need to experience farming just for a change.
ReplyDeleteI would like to become an archeologist and explore the pyramids in Egypt. I need to study more artifacts and scrolls, decipher hieroglyphics and translate sacred texts.
ReplyDeleteI desire to be free from my ancient lamp. I have been trapped there for millions of years. Maybe I would become free, like the genie in Aladdin.
ReplyDeleteHey guys, I am starting to think here that you are talking about things to want to become or wishes that will be granted. Such a wish should only occur on your birthdays. Try asking for gifts, goods, not desires of living or habits.
ReplyDeleteI am starting to concur with Paulus here. Christmas is more of gifts and things you want to receive and give. It is not about yourselves, but also for others.
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