A.D. 2012 January 8
The First Sunday After the Epiphany (The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ)
Collects
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan didst proclaim him thy beloved Son and anoint him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 111; 112; 113
- Isaiah 40:1–11 (optional)
- Ephesians 1:3–14
1979 Lectionary — Year B
Prefaces
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Liturgical Colours
Green
References
Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold