A.D. 1996 January 14
The Second Sunday After the Epiphany
Collects
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year A
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 114; 115
- Isaiah 43:14–44:5 (optional)
- Ephesians 4:1–16
1979 Lectionary — Year A
Prefaces
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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1. Of God the Father
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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2. Of God the Son
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
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3. Of God the Holy Spirit
For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.
Liturgical Colors
Green