A.D. 2036 December 25

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas Day)

Collects

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

or

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

or

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 our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year C

I
  • Isaiah 9:2–7
  • Psalm 96
  • Titus 2:11–14
  • Luke 2:1–20 or 2:1–14
II
  • Isaiah 62:6–12
  • Psalm 97
  • Titus 3:4–7
  • Luke 2:1–20 or 2:8–20
III
  • Isaiah 52:7–10
  • Psalm 98
  • Hebrews 1:1–12 or 1:1–4
  • John 1:1–14

Daily Office Lectionary — Year One

Morning Prayer
  • Psalm 2; 85
  • Zechariah 2:10–13
  • I John 4:7–16
Evening Prayer
  • Psalm 110; 132 or 110:1–5; 132
  • Micah 4:1–5; 5:2–4 (optional)
  • John 3:31–36

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