Homily for the Vigil of Christmas

The silence of Saint Joseph is a model for us as we approach the manger of Bethlehem and await the birth of Christ.

This homily was preached at Annunciation Church in Shumway, Illinois during the Vigil Mass of Christmas.

The text of the homily, with citations, is available here.

The introductory and concluding music, "Pastime with Good Company," is performed by the Quincy Early Music Consort and taken from their CD, "Pastime" ((c) 1997).  Used with permission.  For more information, contact Dancingman Productions, 7 Deer Ridge South, Quincy, Illinois 62301.