In Nativitate DominiNativity of the Lord
Incipit
℣ Deus ✠ in adjutórium meum inténde.
℟ Dómine, ad adjuvándum me festína.
Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Allelúja.
℣ O God, ✠ come to my assistance.
℟ 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.
Alleluia.
Psalmi
Ant. Rex pacíficus * magnificátus est, cujus vultum desíderat univérsa terra.
Psalmus 109 [1]
109:1a Dixit Dóminus Dómino meo: * Sede a dextris meis:
109:1b Donec ponam inimícos tuos, * scabéllum pedum tuórum.
109:2 Virgam virtútis tuæ emíttet Dóminus ex Sion: * domináre in médio inimicórum tuórum.
109:3 Tecum princípium in die virtútis tuæ in splendóribus sanctórum: * ex útero ante lucíferum génui te.
109:4 Jurávit Dóminus, et non pœnitébit eum: * Tu es sacérdos in ætérnum secúndum órdinem Melchísedech.
109:5 Dóminus a dextris tuis, * confrégit in die iræ suæ reges.
109:6 Judicábit in natiónibus, implébit ruínas: * conquassábit cápita in terra multórum.
109:7 De torrénte in via bibet: * proptérea exaltábit caput.
℣ Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
℟ Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Ant. Rex pacíficus magnificátus est, cujus vultum desíderat univérsa terra.
Ant. Magnificátus est * Rex pacíficus super omnes reges univérsæ terræ.
Psalmus 110 [2]
110:1 Confitébor tibi, Dómine, in toto corde meo: * in consílio justórum, et congregatióne.
110:2 Magna ópera Dómini: * exquisíta in omnes voluntátes ejus.
110:3 Conféssio et magnificéntia opus ejus: * et justítia ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi.
110:4 Memóriam fecit mirabílium suórum, † miséricors et miserátor Dóminus: * (5a) escam dedit timéntibus se.
110:5b Memor erit in sǽculum testaménti sui: * (6) virtútem óperum suórum annuntiábit pópulo suo:
110:7 Ut det illis hereditátem géntium: * ópera mánuum ejus véritas, et judícium.
110:8 Fidélia ómnia mandáta ejus: † confirmáta in sǽculum sǽculi, * facta in veritáte et æquitáte.
110:9a Redemptiónem misit pópulo suo: * mandávit in ætérnum testaméntum suum.
110:9b (fit reverentia) Sanctum, et terríbile nomen ejus: * (10a) inítium sapiéntiæ timor Dómini.
110:10b Intelléctus bonus ómnibus faciéntibus eum: * laudátio ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi.
℣ Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
℟ Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Ant. Magnificátus est Rex pacíficus super omnes reges univérsæ terræ.
Ant. Compléti sunt * dies Maríæ, ut páreret Fílium suum primogénitum.
Psalmus 111 [3]
111:1 Beátus vir, qui timet Dóminum: * in mandátis ejus volet nimis.
111:2 Potens in terra erit semen ejus: * generátio rectórum benedicétur.
111:3 Glória, et divítiæ in domo ejus: * et justítia ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi.
111:4 Exórtum est in ténebris lumen rectis: * miséricors, et miserátor, et justus.
111:5 Jucúndus homo qui miserétur et cómmodat, † dispónet sermónes suos in judício: * (6) quia in ætérnum non commovébitur.
111:7a In memória ætérna erit justus: * ab auditióne mala non timébit.
111:7b Parátum cor ejus speráre in Dómino, † (8) confirmátum est cor ejus: * non commovébitur donec despíciat inimícos suos.
111:9 Dispérsit, dedit paupéribus: † justítia ejus manet in sǽculum sǽculi, * cornu ejus exaltábitur in glória.
111:10 Peccátor vidébit, et irascétur, † déntibus suis fremet et tabéscet: * desidérium peccatórum períbit.
℣ Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
℟ Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Ant. Compléti sunt dies Maríæ, ut páreret Fílium suum primogénitum.
Ant. Scitóte * quia prope est regnum Dei: amen dico vobis, quia non tardábit.
Psalmus 112 [4]
112:1 Laudáte, púeri, Dóminum: * laudáte nomen Dómini.
112:2 (fit reverentia) Sit nomen Dómini benedíctum, * ex hoc nunc, et usque in sǽculum.
112:3 A solis ortu usque ad occásum, * laudábile nomen Dómini.
112:4 Excélsus super omnes gentes Dóminus, * et super cælos glória ejus.
112:5 Quis sicut Dóminus, Deus noster, qui in altis hábitat, * (6) et humília réspicit in cælo et in terra?
112:7 Súscitans a terra ínopem, * et de stércore érigens páuperem:
112:8 Ut cóllocet eum cum princípibus, * cum princípibus pópuli sui.
112:9 Qui habitáre facit stérilem in domo, * matrem filiórum lætántem.
℣ Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
℟ Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Ant. Scitóte quia prope est regnum Dei: amen dico vobis, quia non tardábit.
Ant. Leváte cápita vestra: * ecce appropínquat redémptio vestra.
Psalmus 116 [5]
116:1 Laudáte Dóminum, omnes gentes: * laudáte eum, omnes pópuli:
116:2 Quóniam confirmáta est super nos misericórdia ejus: * et véritas Dómini manet in ætérnum.
℣ Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
℟ Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Ant. Leváte cápita vestra: ecce appropínquat redémptio vestra.
Ant. The peaceful King * is glorified, whose face all the earth desires.
Psalm 109 [1]
109:1a The Lord said to my Lord, * “Sit at my right hand,
109:1b until I make your enemies * your footstool.”
109:2 The Lord will send forth the scepter of your power from Zion. * Rule in the midst of your enemies.
109:3 Sovereignty is with you in the day of your power, in the splendor of the saints. * From the womb, before the morning star, I begot you.
109:4 The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent: * “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
109:5 The Lord is at your right hand. * He has broken kings in the day of his wrath.
109:6 He will judge between the nations; he will fill up ruination. * He will shatter heads in the land of the many.
109:7 He will drink from the torrent on the way. * Because of this, he will exalt the head.
℣ 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.
Ant. The peaceful King is glorified, whose face all the earth desires.
Ant. The peaceful King * is magnified above all the kings of the whole earth.
Psalm 110 [2]
110:1 I will confess to you, O Lord, with my whole heart, * in the council of the just and in the congregation.
110:2 Great are the works of the Lord, * exquisite in all his intentions.
110:3 Confession and magnificence are his work. * And his justice remains from age to age.
110:4 He has created a memorial to his wonders; † he is a merciful and compassionate Lord. * (5a) He has given food to those who fear him.
110:5b He will be mindful of his covenant in every age. * (6) He will announce the virtue of his works to his people,
110:7 so that he may give them the inheritance of the nations. * The works of his hands are truth and judgment.
110:8 All his commands are faithful: † confirmed from age to age, * created in truth and fairness.
110:9a He has sent redemption upon his people. * He has commanded his covenant for all eternity.
110:9b (a bow is made) Holy and terrible is his name. * (10a) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
110:10b A good understanding is for all who do it. * His praise remains from age to age.
℣ 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.
Ant. The peaceful King is magnified above all the kings of the whole earth.
Ant. The days of Mary * were fulfilled that she should bring forth her firstborn Son.
Psalm 111 [3]
111:1 Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. * He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.
111:2 His offspring will be powerful on the earth. * The generation of the upright will be blessed.
111:3 Glory and wealth will be in his house, * and his justice shall remain from age to age.
111:4 For the upright, a light has risen up in the darkness. * He is merciful and compassionate and just.
111:5 Pleasing is the man who shows mercy and lends. † He will order his words with judgment. * (6) For he will not be disturbed in eternity.
111:7a The just one will be an everlasting memorial. * He will not fear a report of disasters.
111:7b His heart is prepared to hope in the Lord. † (8) His heart has been confirmed. * He will not be disturbed, until he looks down upon his enemies.
111:9 He has distributed, he has given to the poor. † His justice shall remain from age to age. * His horn shall be exalted in glory.
111:10 The sinner will see and become angry. † He will gnash his teeth and waste away. * The desire of sinners will perish.
℣ 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.
Ant. The days of Mary were fulfilled that she should bring forth her firstborn Son.
Ant. Know * that the Kingdom of God is at hand: amen, I say to you, it shall not tarry.
Psalm 112 [4]
112:1 Praise the Lord, children. * Praise the name of the Lord.
112:2 (a bow is made) Blessed is the name of the Lord, * from this time forward and even forever.
112:3 From the rising of the sun, even to its setting, * praiseworthy is the name of the Lord.
112:4 The Lord is high above all nations, * and his glory is high above the heavens.
112:5 Who is like the Lord, our God, who dwells on high, * (6) and who gazes upon the humble things in heaven and on earth?
112:7 He lifts up the needy from the ground, * and he raises the poor from the dunghill,
112:8 so that he may place him with the leaders, * with the leaders of his people.
112:9 He causes a barren woman to live in a house, * as the joyful mother of sons.
℣ 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.
Ant. Know that the Kingdom of God is at hand: amen, I say to you, it shall not tarry.
Ant. Lift up your heads: * behold, your redemption draws near.
Psalm 116 [5]
116:1 All nations, praise the Lord. * All peoples, praise him.
116:2 For his mercy has been confirmed over us. * And the truth of the Lord remains for all eternity.
℣ 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.
Ant. Lift up your heads: behold, your redemption draws near.
Capitulum Hymnus Versus
Titus 3:4-5
Appáruit benígnitas, et humánitas Salvatóris nostri Dei: non ex opéribus justítiæ, quæ fécimus nos, sed secúndum suam misericórdiam salvos nos fecit.
℟ Deo grátias.
Hymnus
Jesu, Redémptor ómnium,
Quem lucis ante oríginem
Parem patérnæ glóriæ
Pater suprémus édidit.
Tu lumen, et splendor Patris,
Tu spes perénnis ómnium,
Inténde quas fundunt preces
Tui per orbem sérvuli.
Meménto, rerum Cónditor,
Nostri quod olim córporis,
Sacráta ab alvo Vírginis
Nascéndo, formam súmpseris.
Testátur hoc præsens dies,
Currens per anni círculum,
Quod solus e sinu Patris
Mundi salus advéneris.
Hunc astra, tellus, ǽquora,
Hunc omne, quod cælo subest,
Salútis auctórem novæ
Novo salútat cántico.
Et nos, beáta quos sacri
Rigávit unda sánguinis,
Natális ob diem tui
Hymni tribútum sólvimus.
Jesu, tibi sit glória,
Qui natus es de Vírgine,
Cum Patre et almo Spíritu,
In sempitérna sǽcula.
Amen.
℣ Crástina die delébitur iníquitas terræ.
℟ Et regnábit super nos Salvátor mundi.
Titus 3:4-5
The kindness and humanity of God our Savior appeared. He saved us, not by works of justice that we had done, but in accord with his mercy.
℟ Thanks be to God.
Hymn
O Jesus, Redeemer of all,
Whom before the origin of light
The supreme Father brought forth
Equal to the Father's glory.
You are the light and splendor of the Father,
You the everlasting hope of all;
Attend to the prayers
Which your little servants pour forth throughout the world.
Remember, O Creator of all things,
That once, of our body,
Born from the sacred womb of the Virgin,
You took on our form.
This present day bears witness,
As it runs through the circle of the year,
That you alone came from the bosom of the Father
As the salvation of the world.
This the stars, the earth, the seas,
This all that is under heaven,
Salute as the Author of new salvation
With a new song.
And we, whom the blessed wave
Of sacred blood has washed,
On account of your birthday
Offer the tribute of our hymn.
Jesus, to you be glory,
Who were born of the Virgin,
With the Father and the loving Spirit,
For ever and ever.
Amen.
℣ Tomorrow the iniquity of the earth shall be blotted out.
℟ And the Savior of the world shall reign over us.
Canticum: Magnificat
Ant. Cum ortus fúerit * sol de cælo, vidébitis Regem regum procedéntem a Patre, tamquam sponsum de thálamo suo.
Canticum B. Mariæ Virginis
Luc. 1:46-55
1:46 Magníficat ✠ * ánima mea Dóminum.
1:47 Et exsultávit spíritus meus: * in Deo, salutári meo.
1:48 Quia respéxit humilitátem ancíllæ suæ: * ecce enim ex hoc beátam me dicent omnes generatiónes.
1:49 Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est: * et sanctum nomen ejus.
1:50 Et misericórdia ejus, a progénie in progénies: * timéntibus eum.
1:51 Fecit poténtiam in brácchio suo: * dispérsit supérbos mente cordis sui.
1:52 Depósuit poténtes de sede: * et exaltávit húmiles.
1:53 Esuriéntes implévit bonis: * et dívites dimísit inánes.
1:54 Suscépit Israël púerum suum: * recordátus misericórdiæ suæ.
1:55 Sicut locútus est ad patres nostros: * Ábraham, et sémini ejus in sǽcula.
℣ Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto.
℟ Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Ant. Cum ortus fúerit sol de cælo, vidébitis Regem regum procedéntem a Patre, tamquam sponsum de thálamo suo.
Ant. When the sun has risen * from heaven, you shall see the King of kings proceeding from the Father, like a bridegroom from his bridal chamber.
Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Luc 1:46-55
1:46 My soul ✠ * magnifies the Lord.
1:47 And my spirit leaps for joy * in God my Savior.
1:48 For he has looked with favor on the humility of his handmaid. * For behold, from this time, all generations shall call me blessed.
1:49 For he who is mighty has done great things for me, * and holy is his name.
1:50 And his mercy is from generation to generations * for those who fear him.
1:51 He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. * He has scattered the arrogant in the intentions of their heart.
1:52 He has deposed the powerful from their seat, * and he has exalted the humble.
1:53 He has filled the hungry with good things, * and the rich he has sent away empty.
1:54 He has taken up his servant Israel, * mindful of his mercy,
1:55 just as he spoke to our fathers: * to Abraham and to his offspring forever.
℣ 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.
Ant. When the sun has risen from heaven, you shall see the King of kings proceeding from the Father, like a bridegroom from his bridal chamber.
Oratio
℣ Dómine, exáudi oratiónem meam.
℟ Et clamor meus ad te véniat.
Orémus.
Concéde, quǽsumus, omnípotens Deus: ut nos Unigéniti tui nova per carnem Natívitas líberet; quos sub peccáti jugo vetústa sérvitus tenet.
Per eúmdem Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟ Amen.
℣ O Lord, hear my prayer.
℟ And let my cry come before you.
Let us pray.
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the new birth of your Only Begotten Son in the flesh may set us free; whom an ancient bondage holds under the yoke of sin.
Through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
℟ Amen.
Conclusio
℣ Dómine, exáudi oratiónem meam.
℟ Et clamor meus ad te véniat.
℣ Benedicámus Dómino.
℟ Deo grátias.
℣ Fidélium ánimæ per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace.
℟ Amen.
℣ O Lord, hear my prayer.
℟ And let my cry come before you.
℣ Let us bless the Lord.
℟ Thanks be to God.
℣ May the souls of the faithful, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
℟ Amen.