Hodie Christus Natus Est - Traditional

Hodie Christus natus est,
Hodie Salvator apparuit,
Hodie in terra canunt angeli,
Laetantur archangeli,
Hodie exsultant justi dicentes:
Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia!

Hodie Christus Natus Est Lyrics celebrate the present reality of the Christmas miracle with the repeated word Hodie meaning Today. The song Hodie Christus Natus Est lists the wonders of the Nativity including the angels singing and the archangels rejoicing in the birth of the King. It is a text that has inspired numerous composers from the Renaissance to the modern era including famous settings by Palestrina and Sweelinck. By reciting or singing the Hodie Christus Natus Est lyrics the faithful join in the cosmic celebration of Christ's entry into human history. The prayer concludes with a triumphant Alleluia reflecting the uncontainable joy of the Church as she contemplates the arrival of the Prince of Peace.