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The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The final day of the Christmas Novenas and Memorials of the Saints - 24 December

The Vigil of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus ChristMidnight Mass is the first liturgy of Christmastide which is celebrated on the night of Christmas Eve, traditionally beginning at midnight when Christmas Eve gives way to Christmas Day. This popular Christmas custom is a jubilant celebration of the Mass in honour of the Nativity of Jesus Christ. Saint Thomas Aquinas wrote a commentary on these…

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Saint of the Day – 24 December – Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux (Died 403) Bishop

Saint of the Day – 24 December – Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux (Died 403) the 2nd Bishop of Bordeaux, Defender of the True Faith, friend of St Ambrose and St Venerius of Milan. He was also instrumental in the conversion of the great St Paulinus of Nola, becoming his spiritual father and teacher. Also known as – Delfinus, Delphin. We know little about his origins and early career but in 380 he…