A.D. 1973 December 25
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas Day)
unknown Indian artist, Nativity, c. 1720–c. 1725, National Museum of India, New Delhi.
Acclamations
Celebrant: For unto us a child is born,
People: Unto us a son is given.
Collects
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born [this day] of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year C
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Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary his mother, was made truly man, yet without the stain of sin, that we might be cleansed from sin and given the right to become your children.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold