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Depicting the sacred mystery of Christmas in the ancient melodies of Gregorian chant, this recording will enrich anyone's experience of this holy season. The first Mass, the quietly joyful "Ad Missam in Vigilia," builds on the anticipation of the coming event, proclaiming the Good News of the salvation prepared for us by a loving God through the birth of His Son. The second Mass, the tender "Ad Missam in Nocte," is sung at the hour traditionally oberved as the time of Christ's birth. With exquisite beauty and strength, the Mass celebrated at dawn on Christmas Day, "Ad Missam in Aurora," expresses the coming of the Light into the world. The fourth Mass, "Ad Missam in Die," is a jubilant expression of the salvation and righteousness of God. This recording also includes special antiphons honoring the Virgin Mary.

Ad Missam in Vigilia
1	Introit	Hodie scietis		1:59
2	Gradual	Hodie scietis		4:12
3	Alleluia	Crastina die		1:55
4	Offertory	Tollite partas		1:28
5	Communion	Revelabitur		3:32
		Ad Missam in Nocte
6	Introit	Dominus dixit		3:09
7	Gradual	Tecim principium		5:15
8	Alleluia	Dominus dixit		2:22
9	Offertory	Laetentur caeli		1:11
10	Communion	In splendoribus		2:53
		Ad Missam in Aurora
11	Introit	Lux fulgebit		3:14
12	Gradual	Benedictus qui venit		3:21
13	Alleluia	Dominus regnavit		2:21
14	Offertory	Deus enim firmavit		1:42
15	Communion	Exsulta filia Sion		4:25
		Ad Missam in Die
16	Introit	Puer natus est nobis		2:54
17	Gradual	Viderunt omnes		4:13
18	Alleluia	Dies sanctificatus		2:19
19	Offertory	Tui sunt caeli		2:00
20	Communion	Viderunt omnes		3:31
		Antiphons to the Blessed Mary
		Solemn Tones
21		Alma redemptoris mater		1:53
22		Ave regina caelorum		1:38
23		Regina caeli		1:53
24		Salve regina		1:53
Total Time:			72:03

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