January 6 – The Epiphany
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through…
Continue ReadingJanuary 2 – Second Sunday of Christmas
On the Second Sunday of Christmas, our Lectionary gives us a choice of three Gospel lessons. Today at St. Paul’s Parish, we will hear the story of the flight to Egypt from Matthew’s Gospel: Now after the wise men had…
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O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns…
Continue ReadingJanuary 1 – Holy Name
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…
Continue ReadingJanuary 1 – Holy Name
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is a Christian holiday observed anywhere from the first to the eighth of January, observing the naming of Jesus Christ on the eighth day of his life. It is a time to…
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