The Eve of the Nativity of our Lord

 

 

The Eve of the Nativity of our Lord
[December 24]

 

GOD, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of thine only Son Jesus Christ; Grant that as we joyfully receive him for our Redeemer, so we may with sure confidence behold him when he shall come to be our Judge, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

 

Hebrews i. 1   &  St. Luke ii. 1
Homily of Cyril of Alexandria

 

Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child