January 3
NOM and VOM in briefThe Novus Ordo Missae (NOM) is the form of the mass that came out of the Second Vatican Council, celebrated in most parishes. The Vetus Ordo Missae (VOM) is the earlier form, in Latin, following the 1960 rubrics. The two calendars differ: on some days they celebrate different feasts.Learn more →
Liturgical colour : White
2nd classMost Holy Name of Jesus
Feast shown for the year 2027; movable feasts can vary from year to year.
The Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus is dedicated to honoring the sacred name by which the Son of God was made known to the world. This devotion has deep biblical roots: the Angel Gabriel instructed both Mary and Joseph to name the child Jesus, which means "God saves." Reverence for the Holy Name grew intensely during the Middle Ages, especially through the preaching of St. Bernardine of Siena, who spread devotion to the name of Jesus as a powerful weapon against evil and a source of grace for the faithful. The liturgical celebration invites the faithful to meditate on the mystery of Christ's identity and His saving mission, expressed so simply and profoundly in His name.
This feast was granted universal celebration in the Church in the 18th century and is kept with particular solemnity, marked as a feast of the Second Class. It offers the faithful an opportunity to reflect on the deep respect owed to the Name of Jesus — a practice rooted in the commandment not to take the Lord's name in vain, as well as in the recognition that “at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow” (cf. Philippians 2:10). The white vestments signify purity, joy, and the glory of Christ, fitting for a day centered on His Holy Name. Through word and worship, the faithful are encouraged not only to avoid profaning the Name but to invoke it with love, confidence, and adoration, trusting in the particular grace and spiritual strength that flows from sincere devotion.
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Liturgical texts of January 3, 2027
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NOM and VOM in briefThe Novus Ordo Missae (NOM) is the form of the mass that came out of the Second Vatican Council, celebrated in most parishes. The Vetus Ordo Missae (VOM) is the earlier form, in Latin, following the 1960 rubrics. The two calendars differ: on some days they celebrate different feasts.Learn more →
IntroitPhil 2:10-11
Latin
Phil 2:10-11
In nómine Iesu omne genu flectátur, cœléstium, terréstrium et infernórum: et omnis lingua confiteátur, quia Dóminus Iesus Christus in glória est Dei Patris
Ps 8:2.
Dómine, Dóminus noster, quam admirábile est nomen tuum in univérsa terra!
℣. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto.
℟. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
In nómine Iesu omne genu flectátur, cœléstium, terréstrium et infernórum: et omnis lingua confiteátur, quia Dóminus Iesus Christus in glória est Dei Patris
English
Phil 2:10-11
At the Name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.
Ps 8:2
O Lord, our Lord, how glorious is Your Name over all the earth.
℣. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
℟. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
At the Name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.
Collect
Latin
Orémus.
Deus, qui unigénitum Fílium tuum constituísti humáni géneris Salvatórem, et Iesum vocári iussísti: concéde propítius; ut, cuius sanctum nomen venerámur in terris, eius quoque aspéctu perfruámur in cœlis.
Per eúndem Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Deus, qui unigénitum Fílium tuum constituísti humáni géneris Salvatórem, et Iesum vocári iussísti: concéde propítius; ut, cuius sanctum nomen venerámur in terris, eius quoque aspéctu perfruámur in cœlis.
Per eúndem Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
English
Let us pray.
O God, You Who appointed Your only-begotten Son to be the Saviour of the human race, and commanded that He be called Jesus, mercifully grant that we may enjoy in heaven the vision of Him Whose holy Name we venerate on earth.
Through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
O God, You Who appointed Your only-begotten Son to be the Saviour of the human race, and commanded that He be called Jesus, mercifully grant that we may enjoy in heaven the vision of Him Whose holy Name we venerate on earth.
Through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
LessonAct 4:8-12
Latin
Léctio Actuum Apostolorum
Act 4:8-12
In diébus illis: Petrus, replétus Spíritu Sancto, dixit: Príncipes pópuli et senióres, audíte: Si nos hódie diiudicámur in benefácto hóminis infírmi, in quo iste salvus factus est, notum sit ómnibus vobis et omni plebi Israël: quia in nómine Dómini nostri Iesu Christi Nazaréni, quem vos crucifixístis, quem Deus suscitávit a mórtuis, in hoc iste astat coram vobis sanus. Hic est lapis, qui reprobátus est a vobis ædificántibus: qui factus est in caput ánguli: et non est in alio áliquo salus. Nec enim aliud nomen est sub cœlo datum homínibus, in quo opórteat nos salvos fíeri.
℟. Deo grátias.
English
Lesson from the Acts of Apostles
Acts 4:8-12
In those days, Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said, Rulers of the people and elders, if we are on trial today about a good work done to a cripple, as to how this man has been cured, be it known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Whom you crucified, Whom God has raised from the dead, even in this Name does he stand here before you, sound. This is ‘The stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.’ Neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.
℟. Thanks be to God.
GradualPs 105:47
Latin
Ps 105:47
Salvos fac nos, Dómine, Deus noster, et cóngrega nos de natiónibus: ut confiteámur nómini sancto tuo, et gloriémur in glória tua.
Isa 63:16
Tu, Dómine, Pater noster et Redémptor noster: a sǽculo nomen tuum. Allelúia, allelúia
Ps 144:21
Laudem Dómini loquétur os meum, et benedícat omnis caro nomen sanctum eius. Allelúia.
English
Ps 105:47
Save us, O Lord, our God, and gather us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy Name and glory in praising You.
Isa. 63:16
You, O Lord, are our Father and our Redeemer, from everlasting is Your Name. Alleluia, alleluia.
Ps 144:21
May my mouth speak the praise of the Lord, and may all flesh bless His holy Name. Alleluia.
GospelLuc 2:21
Latin
Sequéntia + sancti Evangélii secúndum Lucam
℟. Glória tibi, Dómine.
Luc 2:21
In illo témpore: Postquam consummáti sunt dies octo, ut circumciderétur Puer: vocátum est nomen eius Iesus, quod vocátum est ab Angelo, priúsquam in útero conciperétur.
℟. Glória tibi, Dómine.
Luc 2:21
In illo témpore: Postquam consummáti sunt dies octo, ut circumciderétur Puer: vocátum est nomen eius Iesus, quod vocátum est ab Angelo, priúsquam in útero conciperétur.
English
Continuation ✠ of the Holy Gospel according to Luke
℟. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Luke 2:21
At that time, when eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given Him by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
℟. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Luke 2:21
At that time, when eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given Him by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
OffertoryPs 85:12
Latin
Orémus.
Ps 85:12; 85:5
Confitébor tibi, Dómine, Deus meus, in toto corde meo, et glorificábo nomen tuum in ætérnum: quóniam tu, Dómine, suávis et mitis es: et multæ misericórdiæ ómnibus invocántibus te, allelúia.
Ps 85:12; 85:5
Confitébor tibi, Dómine, Deus meus, in toto corde meo, et glorificábo nomen tuum in ætérnum: quóniam tu, Dómine, suávis et mitis es: et multæ misericórdiæ ómnibus invocántibus te, allelúia.
English
Let us pray.
Ps 85:12, 5
I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your Name forever. For You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who call upon You. Alleluia.
Ps 85:12, 5
I will give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify Your Name forever. For You, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in kindness to all who call upon You. Alleluia.
Secret
Latin
Per eúndem Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
℟. Amen.
English
Through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
℟. Amen.
CommunionPs 85:9-10
Latin
Ps 85:9-10
Omnes gentes, quascúmque fecísti, vénient et adorábunt coram te, Dómine, et glorificábunt nomen tuum: quóniam magnus es tu et fáciens mirabília: tu es Deus solus, allelúia.
English
Ps 85:9-10
All the nations You have made shall come and worship You, O Lord, and glorify Your Name. For You are great, and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God. Alleluia.
Post Communion
Latin
Orémus.
Omnípotens ætérne Deus, qui creásti et redemísti nos, réspice propítius vota nostra: et sacrifícium salutáris hóstiæ, quod in honórem nóminis Fílii tui, Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, maiestáti tuæ obtúlimus, plácido et benígno vultu suscípere dignéris; ut grátia tua nobis infúsa, sub glorióso nómine Iesu, ætérnæ prædestinatiónis titulo gaudeámus nómina nostra scripta esse in cœlis.
Per eúndem Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Omnípotens ætérne Deus, qui creásti et redemísti nos, réspice propítius vota nostra: et sacrifícium salutáris hóstiæ, quod in honórem nóminis Fílii tui, Dómini nostri Iesu Christi, maiestáti tuæ obtúlimus, plácido et benígno vultu suscípere dignéris; ut grátia tua nobis infúsa, sub glorióso nómine Iesu, ætérnæ prædestinatiónis titulo gaudeámus nómina nostra scripta esse in cœlis.
Per eúndem Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
English
Let us pray.
Almighty, eternal God, You Who have created and redeemed us, graciously look upon our needs, and deign to receive with kind and favorable countenance the sacrifice of the Saving Victim, which we have offered to Your majesty, in honor of the Name of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that, Your grace being poured out upon us, we may have the joy of seeing our names written in heaven, under the glorious Name of Jesus, the sign of eternal predestination.
Through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Almighty, eternal God, You Who have created and redeemed us, graciously look upon our needs, and deign to receive with kind and favorable countenance the sacrifice of the Saving Victim, which we have offered to Your majesty, in honor of the Name of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that, Your grace being poured out upon us, we may have the joy of seeing our names written in heaven, under the glorious Name of Jesus, the sign of eternal predestination.
Through the same Jesus Christ, thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Vetus Ordo texts: Divinum Officium