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Isaiah 9:1-7

And now the people that went about in darkness has seen a great light; for men abiding in a land where death overshadowed them, light has dawned. Their number Thou didst increase, but gavest them no joy of it; now, they shall rejoice in Thy presence, as men rejoice when the harvest is in, as men triumph when victory is won, and booty taken, and they fall to dividing up the spoils. Yoke that fixed the burden, shaft that galled the shoulder, rod of the tyrant, all lie broken now, as they did long ago, when Madian fell. All the trophies of the old tumultuous forays, all the panoply stained with blood, will be burnt up now, will go to feed the flames. For our sakes a Child is born, to our race a Son is given, whose shoulder will bear the sceptre of princely power. What name shall be given Him? Peerless among counsellors, the mighty God, Father of the world to come, the Prince of peace. Ever wider shall His dominion spread, endlessly at peace; He will sit on David’s kingly throne, to give it lasting foundations of justice and right; so tenderly He loves us, the Lord of hosts.

Luke 2:1-20

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a Child. While they were there, the time came for the Baby to be born, and She gave birth to Her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a Baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this Child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in Her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Cor Iesu, Verbo Dei substantiáliter unítum, miserére nobis!

Mater Creatóris, ora pro nobis!

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Isaiah 9:1-7

And now the people that went about in darkness has seen a great light; for men abiding in a land where death overshadowed them, light has dawned. Their number Thou didst increase, but gavest them no joy of it; now, they shall rejoice in Thy presence, as men rejoice when the harvest is in, as men triumph when victory is won, and booty taken, and they fall to dividing up the spoils. Yoke that fixed the burden, shaft that galled the shoulder, rod of the tyrant, all lie broken now, as they did long ago, when Madian fell. All the trophies of the old tumultuous forays, all the panoply stained with blood, will be burnt up now, will go to feed the flames. For our sakes a Child is born, to our race a Son is given, whose shoulder will bear the sceptre of princely power. What name shall be given Him? Peerless among counsellors, the mighty God, Father of the world to come, the Prince of peace. Ever wider shall His dominion spread, endlessly at peace; He will sit on David’s kingly throne, to give it lasting foundations of justice and right; so tenderly He loves us, the Lord of hosts.

Luke 2:1-20

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register.

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a Child. While they were there, the time came for the Baby to be born, and She gave birth to Her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a Baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this Child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in Her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Cor Iesu, Verbo Dei substantiáliter unítum, miserére nobis!

Mater Creatóris, ora pro nobis!