December 14 - Third Sunday of Advent
Prayer of the Day
Stir up the wills of all who look to you, Lord God, and strengthen our faith in your coming, that,
transformed by grace, we may walk in your way; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146:5-10
2nd Reading - James 5:7-10
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 11:2-11
December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that
hinders our faith, that eagerly we may receive your promises, for you live and reign with the Father and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 7:10-16
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
2nd Reading - Romans 1:1-7
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 1:18-25
December 24 - Christmas Eve
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true light.
Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light ofJesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the
brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
2nd Reading - Titus 2:11-14
Gospel Lesson - Luke 2:1-14
December 28 - First Sunday of Christmas
Prayer of the Day
O Lord God, you know that we cannot place our trust in our own powers. As you protected the infant
Jesus, so defend us and all the needy from harm and adversity, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, Now and forever.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 63:7-9
Psalm 148
2nd Reading - Hebrews 2:10-18
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 2:13-23
January 4 - Second Sunday of Christmas
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower
us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings
1st Reading - Jeremiah 31:7-14
Psalm 147:12-20
2nd Reading - Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel Lesson - John 1:[1-9] 10-18
January 11 - Baptism of Our Lord
Prayer of the Day
O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with
the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be our daughters and sons,
and empower us all with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29
2nd Reading - Acts 10:34-43
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 3:13-17
January 18 - Second Sunday after Epiphany
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace
we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Gospel Lesson - John 1:29-42
January 25 - Third Sunday after Epiphany
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light,
and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 9:1-4
Psalm 27:1, 4-9
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 4:12-23
February 1 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, you confound the world's wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart.
Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our words and
deeds the world may see the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Readings
1st Reading - Micah 6:1-8
Psalm 15
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 5:1-12
February 8 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us
the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]
Psalm 112:1-9 [10]
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 5:13-20
February 15 - Transfiguration of Our Lord
Prayer of the Day
O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of
Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son,
you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us
to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings
1st Reading - Exodus 24:12-18
Psalm 2
2nd Reading - 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 17:1-9