(Mass of the Day)
A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the celebration of the Holy Mass on
Christmas Day, the birthday of Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Christmas
is the fulfillment of God’s promises because it made both God’s salvation plan
for man and man’s longing for God meet.
This
could happen because Jesus Christ has become the Mediator, the middleperson,
who has reconciled sinners to God.
Celebrating
Christmas is honoring God’s faithfulness and merciful love toward all of us.
We
have no reason to doubt that God really loves us and saves us from the evil
forces by giving up Christ, His Son, to be the Savior of the world.
Let
us all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading: Is 52:7-10
Listening to
and waiting for the Good News of the coming of the Savior has been the greatest
hope campaign of generations of the Jews.
The role of the messenger, therefore, was highly praised.
-
Second Reading: Heb 1:1-6
God finally
sent His Son, according to the promises which He made long ago, to accomplish
His salvation plan: freeing the human race from the power of sin and death.
-
Note: Response to
every intention of the Prayer of the Faithful: “Glory to God in the Highest and on Earth Peace to People of Good
Will”
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a)
ES #49
b)
EM pages 48-49
c)
ES #56
d)
ES #46 & ES #60
e)
ES #52
