First Sunday After Christmas

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Opening Sentence

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 
Luke 2:10, 11
Presentation of Jesus, Raphael [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Read | Sunday, 27 December 2015 - First Sunday after Christmas
Reflection |
Psalm 93  - Literary type | Enthronement Psalm | click here
Majestic is the rule of the Lord, even the waters obey the Lord.

1 Samuel 1 - Hannah's prayer; Samuel's birth; given to the work of the Lord.

Colossians 1 - not ceased praying for you; endurance in faith; Christ is the first born of all creation, there since the beginning.

Luke 2 - Jesus is presented to God at the Temple; Simeon sings; Anna prophecies; they returned to Galilee to Nazareth and Jesus grew in wisdom and stature.

Source | Morning Office in Audio | Click here
Biblegateway.com | Click here
Background - The Center for Biblical Studies 
1 Samuel 1 - Click here

 Colossians 1 - Click here
Next | Monday, 28 December 2015 - Holy Innocents
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Collect for First Sunday after Christmas

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


Source | Book of Common Prayer | Lectionarypage.net | Click here

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Prayer Sites |
  • Listen and pray | The Episcopal Parish of Garrett County, Commonwealth of Maryland | via Mission St Clare | Click here
  • Pray | Mission St Clare | Click here
  • Pray | Forward Movement | Click here
  • Pray and Participate | DailyOffice.org | Click here
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