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Evening Prayer

Sunday, December 27, 2026 • Feast of the Holy Family
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Opening

O God, come to my assistance.

Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Hymn
Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon virgin mother and child,
holy infant, so tender and mild;
sleep in heavenly peace,
sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
heavenly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face,
with the dawn of redeeming grace;
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Psalmody
Psalm 110The Lord Said to My Lord
Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I place your enemies as a footstool for your feet."
The Lord will send forth from Zion the scepter of your power; rule in the midst of your enemies.
With you is the principality on the day of your strength among the holy splendors; from the womb, before the daystar, I begot you.
The Lord has sworn and he will not repent: "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchisedech."
The Lord is at your right hand; he has crushed kings on the day of his wrath.
He will judge the nations; he will fill ruins; he will crush heads in the land of many.
He will drink from the torrent on the way; therefore he will exalt the head.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
Psalm 114Praise for God's Deliverance
Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
I have loved, because the Lord will hear the voice of my prayer.
Because he has inclined his ear to me, and in my days I will call upon him.
The sorrows of death have surrounded me, and the perils of hell have found me.
I met with tribulation and sorrow, and I called upon the name of the Lord.
"O Lord, free my soul."
The Lord is merciful and just, and our God has mercy.
The Lord is the keeper of little ones; I was humbled and he freed me.
Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has benefited you.
For he has rescued my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from falling.
I will please the Lord in the land of the living.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Ant. Today Christ is born for us; glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
New Testament Canticle
New Testament Canticle (Philippians 2:6–11)
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not consider being equal to God something to be seized.
Instead, he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made into the likeness of men, and found to be a man in his condition.
He humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, even the death of the cross.
Because of this, God also has exalted him and has given him a name which is above every name,
so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth,
and so that every tongue would confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Gospel Canticle: Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
The Canticle of Mary (Magnificat) (Luke 1:46–55)
Ant. Holy Mother of God, ever-virgin Mary, who have given birth to the King of kings, intercede for us.
My soul magnifies the Lord.
And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
Because he has regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold, from henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
Because he who is powerful has done great things for me, and holy is his name.
And his mercy is from generation to generation for those who fear him.
He has shown might with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He has deposed the powerful from their seat, and he has exalted the humble.
He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has received Israel, his servant, being mindful of his mercy.
As he spoke to our fathers: to Abraham and to his offspring forever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Ant. Holy Mother of God, ever-virgin Mary, who have given birth to the King of kings, intercede for us.
Short Reading
Luke 2:33
The child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.
Responsory
V. A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord.
R. For today a great light has descended upon the earth. Alleluia.
V. Sing to the Lord a new song,
R. for he has done marvelous things. Alleluia.
Evening Intercessions
As evening falls during this Christmas season, let us pray in the name of the one who was born for us, saying:
For peace in our world, that the peace proclaimed at Bethlehem may become a reality among nations: we pray to you, O Lord.
Glory to God in the highest.
For those who are isolated or forgotten at this time of year, that they may know they are not alone: we pray to you, O Lord.
Glory to God in the highest.
For children, that this season may be one of wonder, security, and love for them: we pray to you, O Lord.
Glory to God in the highest.
For all who mourn, especially those who have lost a loved one since last Christmas, that hope may comfort them: we pray to you, O Lord.
Glory to God in the highest.
For our bishop and all who lead our church, that they may reflect the light of Christ in their ministry: we pray to you, O Lord.
Glory to God in the highest.
For those who have died, that they may share in the eternal Christmas of heaven: we pray to you, O Lord.
Glory to God in the highest.
The Lord's Prayer
Let us pray as the Lord himself has taught us:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
Concluding Prayer
Lord Jesus, you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. As this Christmas season comes to an end, let the joy and peace of your coming remain in our hearts throughout the year; who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Marian Antiphon
Alma Redemptoris Mater
Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, assist your people who have fallen, yet strive to rise again. To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator, yet remained a virgin after as before. You who received Gabriel's joyful greeting, have pity on us poor sinners.
Dismissal

The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless us: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.