A.D. 2012 January 1
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Collects
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 148
- Genesis 17:1–12a, 15–16 (optional)
- Revelation 19:11–16
1979 Lectionary — Year B
Prefaces
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
References
The First Sunday After Christmas Day
Collects
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.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 34
- Isaiah 62:6–7, 10–12 (optional)
- Colossians 1:9–20
1979 Lectionary — Year B
Prefaces
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
References
The Eighth Day of Christmas
Collects
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 148
- Genesis 17:1–12a, 15–16 (optional)
- Revelation 19:11–16
1979 Lectionary — Year B
Prefaces
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold