Gospel 12-25-24. 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