29 January 2006: 4th Sunday after Epiphany

Torah:Genesis 50:15-26
Prophet: I Samuel 11:1-15
Writing: Job 15:1-35
Psalm: 82
For the Epistle: Revelations 13:1-18
Gospel: Mark 2:1-12

Collect: Oh Lord, you manisfested the kingdom through acts of great power, remind us always in our hearts that you called us to show mercy and forgiveness and to do the same deeds and greater deeds that you did. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Fifth Sunday after Christmas

Kindly find posted below the proper for the Fifth Sunday after Christmas, 29 January 2006. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones through this Christmastide.


Fifth Sunday after Christmas: The Wedding at Cana

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall the wedding at Cana, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his. We ask this through your incarnate Word, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 2:18-25
Leviticus 20:8-27
Deuteronomy 22:22--23:1; 24:1-4

Psalm 96:1-3,7-10

Wisdom:
Song of Songs 2:8-17
Song of Songs 4:1-15
Song of Songs 8:5-7

Prophets:
Isaiah 62:1-5
Ezekiel 16
Hosea 2:4-22; 3:1-5

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 8:4-7

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Ephesians 5:21-33

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 17:1-18
Revelation 18:1-8

Gospel:
John 2:1-12

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A, B, and C
Isaiah 62:1-5
Psalm 96:1-3,7-10
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
John 2:1-12

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are ever grateful for the gift of your incarnate Word. From this eucharist send us forth to be joyful messengers of your saving goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Fourth Sunday after Christmas

Please find posted below the proper for the 4th Sunday after Christmas: Baptism of Jesus, 22 January 2006. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones through this Christmastide.


Fourth Sunday after Christmas: The Baptism of Jesus

Prayer:
Almighty Father, in the waters of the Jordan, you revealed your beloved Son in both his oneness with you and his oneness with humanity. Through the power of your Spirit, draw us ever more fully into his divine life, which cleanses and frees us from sin and death. We ask this through your incarnate Word, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 15:22-27
Exodus 17:1-7
Numbers 8:5-13

Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10

Wisdom:
Psalm 95:8-9

Prophets:
Isaiah 42:1-4
Isaiah 42:5-9
Isaiah 55:1-3

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 11:1-14

Apostolic Epistle:
1 John 5:1-4
1 John 5:5-12

Apostolic Account:
Acts 10:34-43
Acts 13:16-25
Revelation 22:16-17

Gospel:
Matthew 3:1-17
Mark 1:1-11
Luke 3:1-22

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)
Isaiah 42:1-4 [and 5-9]
Psalm 29:1-4,9-10
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:1-17

Year B (2006)
Isaiah 42: [1-4 and] 5-9
Psalm 29:1-4,9-10
Acts 13:16-25
Mark 1:1-11

Year C (2007)
Isaiah 55:1-3
Psalm 29:1-4,9-10
Revelation 22:16-17
Luke 3:1-22

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are ever grateful for the gift of your incarnate Word. From this eucharist send us forth to be joyful messengers of your saving goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Third Sunday after Christmas

Kindly find posted below the proper for liturgical use for the 3rd Sunday after Christmas, 15 January 2006. May your celebration of Christmastide be a blessed one.


Third Sunday after Christmas: The Holy Family

Prayer:
Almighty Father, through his life in an earthly home at Nazareth, your Son hallowed the life of every family. Through the power of your Spirit, unite all families in love and respect, and preserve the Church as the unique family dedicated to knowing, loving, and serving you faithfully, until that great day in which you call us home unto yourself. We ask this through your incarnate Word, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 28:10-16

Psalm 128:1-5

Wisdom:
Proverbs 17:6
Proverbs 19:7,13-14,26

Prophets:
Amos 3:1-2
Zechariah 14:16-19

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 3:1-16

Apostolic Epistle:
Ephesians 6:1-9
Colossians 3:12-21

Apostolic Account:
Acts 3:24-26
Revelation 21:9-14

Gospel:
Luke 2:41-52

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A, B, and C
Genesis 12:1-3
Psalm 128:1-5
Colossians 3:12-21
Luke 2:41-52

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are ever grateful for the gift of your incarnate Word. From this eucharist send us forth to be joyful messengers of your saving goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.