Pope Francis: Homily at Christmas Mass (with link to video of Mass)

December 24, 2015

Tonight “a great light” shines forth (Is 9:1); the light of Jesus’ birth shines all about us. How true and timely are the words of the prophet Isaiah which we have just heard: “You have brought abundant joy and great rejoicing” (9:2)! Our heart was already joyful in awaiting this moment; now that joy abounds and overflows, for the promise has been at last fulfilled.... [click link below for full text of homily]

 

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Further information:

• Full text of homily (Holy See)
• Midnight Mass of Christmas 2015.12.24 (YouTube Vatican)
• Booklet for the Celebration (Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff)