Lezingen: Jes., 35, 1-6a. 10 God zelf zal komen en ons redden | Ps. 146 (145), 7, 8-9a, 9bc-10 R: Kom, Heer, om ons te redden | Jak., 5, 7-10 Weest moedig, want de komst van de Heer is nabij | Mt., 11, 2-11 Zijt Gij de komende of hebben wij een andere te verwachten?




Muziek:
De mannen van Trinity band beamen de woorden van Mgr Rob met hun lied : 
In the land that is walking in darkness and fear
A light is arising, Christmastime is near!
The joy of all creation, the hope we've waited for
A baby in a manger, the King of Kings is born

Rise and shine
Glory on high
So let love be the gift we find under the tree
There's a new life to live, a treasure to keep
Goodbye to old times
Goodbye to tears
May the good Lord bless and keep you
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Be on the lookout for Jesus
Search for the signs
The silent find their voices
The blind will find their sight
The small who stand oppressed
are given success
There is freedom for the captive and the weary find rest

Rise and shine … 

Whenever you meet someone broken and weak
Just call him your brother, care for one another
The mystery of it all is coming to life
Be still and realize
It's right there before your eyes
The miracle of Christmas is still alive
The miracle of Christmas, Jesus is still alive!

So let love be the gift we find under the tree
There's a new life to live, a treasure to keep
Goodbye to old times
Goodbye to tears
May the good Lord bless and keep you
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Let love be the gift