CHRISTUS VINCIT ANYWHERE! 113

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The last of our series on the "O" Antiphons. Today we are back to the conventional full-length episode.
Today's antiphon: O Emmanuel
Feasts for the Week:  December 24-30.  For more information: New Advent Website.
Suggestion Box: Holy Family. For more information: CanticaNOVA Planning Pages for Holy Family.

Music:
1. O Emmanuel (Chant, Mode II); 2. Veni, Veni, Emmanuel (Chant, Mode I)
3. Ave Maria (melody by Charles Gounod, placed over Prelude in C, by J.S. Bach), sung by Bob Burger, brought to you by Podsafe.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A Child Is Born Edition, brought to you courtesy of The "Legend" of the Three Wise Men.
Additional Links: Exsultate Justi at Choral Public Domain Library, cyberhymnal.org
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CHRISTUS VINCIT ANYWHERE! 62

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On behalf of Shamus, Fr. Jud, Chris Vincent, Papa Joe Ratzi, Frank A. Rinze, and myself, a very happy and blessed New Year to all our readers and listeners.
What Would You Do if New Year's Day was an Obligation? Music suggestions for the day.
Intro: A solution to the obligation confusion. Feasts for the Week: January 1-6
Music Lists for Holy Mass: Holy Family

Music:
1. Angels We Have Heard on High (traditional French carol)
2., 3. Once in Royal David's City (tune: Irby) (two versions: one sung by the 4:30 Saturday congregation at Holy Ghost Church, the other played on organ and "chimes" by yours truly)
4. Ave Maria, written by Franz Schubert, sung by eight-year-old Julia Anthon.

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Liturgy 911: Today, "Papa Joe" Ratzi and Frank A. Rinze explore a church that looks like a 1960's space ride. See if you can guess what that floating box is pictured above.
Top Ten List: Top Ten Least Popular New Year's Resolutions, brought to you by Catholicopoly. It is a real game, not a Curt Jester parody, though the Curt Jester gets mention elsewhere in this segment.

Additional Link: Holy Name of Jesus Church, Providence, RI
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Closing notes: Forthcoming concert reminder.

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