Dec 25, 2024. Gospel: Luke 2:1-14. The Nativity of our Lord.

 1 And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.Factum est autem in diebus illis, exiit edictum a Caesare Augusto ut describeretur universus orbis.  2 This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.Haec descriptio prima facta est a praeside Syriae Cyrino :  3 And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.et ibant omnes ut profiterentur singuli in suam civitatem.  4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David,Ascendit autem et Joseph a Galilaea de civitate Nazareth in Judaeam, in civitatem David, quae vocatur Bethlehem : eo quod esset de domo et familia David,  5 To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.ut profiteretur cum Maria desponsata sibi uxore praegnante.  6 And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.Factum est autem, cum essent ibi, impleti sunt dies ut pareret.  7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.Et peperit filium suum primogenitum, et pannis eum involvit, et reclinavit eum in praesepio : quia non erat eis locus in diversorio.  8 And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.Et pastores erant in regione eadem vigilantes, et custodientes vigilias noctis super gregem suum.  9 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.Et ecce angelus Domini stetit juxta illos, et claritas Dei circumfulsit illos, et timuerunt timore magno.  10 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:Et dixit illis angelus : Nolite timere : ecce enim evangelizo vobis gaudium magnum, quod erit omni populo :  11 For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.quia natus est vobis hodie Salvator, qui est Christus Dominus, in civitate David.  12 And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.Et hoc vobis signum : invenietis infantem pannis involutum, et positum in praesepio.  13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:Et subito facta est cum angelo multitudo militiae caelestis laudantium Deum, et dicentium :  14 Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.Gloria in altissimis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis