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 proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed 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 you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, 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, 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.
Liturgical Colors
Green
References
Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold