Christmas Time · Year B

Hymns for the Holy Family, Year B

Sunday, December 27, 2026 · Christmas Time · white

For the Holy Family, Year B, the readings are Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17; and Luke 2:22-40. Suggested hymns: Away in a Manger (gathering), O Come, All Ye Faithful (preparation of the gifts), Blest Be the Tie That Binds (Communion), I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (sending forth).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Gathering

  1. Away in a MangerAway in a manger, no crib for a bedSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  2. Angels From the Realms of GloryAngels from the realms of glorySame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  3. The First NoelThe first Noel the angel did saySame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. O Come, All Ye FaithfulO come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphantSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  2. In the Bleak MidwinterIn the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moanSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  3. O Little Town of BethlehemO little town of BethlehemSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

Communion

  1. Blest Be the Tie That BindsBlest be the tie that bindsDraws on the second reading: Colossians 3:12–17
  2. It Came Upon a Midnight ClearIt came upon the midnight clearSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  3. Hark! The Herald Angels SingHark! the herald angels singSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40

Sending Forth

  1. I Heard the Bells on Christmas DayI heard the bells on Christmas daySame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  2. See Amid the Winter's SnowSee amid the winter's snowSame chapter as the Gospel: Luke 2:22-40
  3. Lamp of Our FeetLamp of our feet! whereby we traceDraws on the second reading: Colossians 3:16

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