A.D. 2013 December 29
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 A
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 A
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 Fifth Day of Christmas
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
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 18:21–50
- Isaiah 12 (optional)
- II John
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
Thomas Becket, 1170
Liturgical Colors
Red