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Morning Prayer - Christmas Eve - 24 December

[Vigil of Christmas]

Part 1. From the Divine Office
Explanatory Notes

Opening

O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim Your praise.

O God, come to my assistance, O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

 
 

Vigil Morning Acclamations For Reflection:—
Celebrating the prophecies of His coming,
His birth, and His return at the end of time.

     
 
  • This day you shall know that the Lord is coming and tomorrow you shall see His glory.
 
  • Sanctify yourselves today and be prepared, for tomorrow you shall see the majesty of God amongst you.
 
  • Remain firm in your confidence, you will see the Lord's help coming upon you! O Judea and Jerusalem, do not be afraid: tomorrow you will go forth, and the Lord will be with you.
     
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