12.24.21 Vespers, Friday Evening Prayer

Vespers I, Saturday Evening Prayer, December 24th, 2021 (for the Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord, a.k.a. CHRISTMAS!)

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Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance"

Hymn: "What Child Is This?" W. Chatterton Dix, 19th century

Psalm 113

Psalm 147v12-20

Canticle: Philippians 2v6-11

Reading: Galatians 4v4-5

Responsory: Today you will know the Lord is coming.

Magnificat: Luke 1v46-55

Intercessions: By the power of your birth, comfort those who are saved.

The Lord's Prayer

Concluding Prayers

"Alma Redemptoris Mater," Bl. Hermann Contractus 11th century. "Kind one, the Ransomer's Mother," c.John Rose & SingtheHours 2021

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