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Saturday, November 25, 2006

Christmas Propers

Following below are the propers for Christmastide, which begins with begins with the first liturgy of Christmas and continues through the Saturday after Christmas Sunday, although the general incarnational festal cycle continues through the last Sunday after Epiphany (Transfiguration of our Lord). Please remember to scroll down to the bottom of the post in order to obtain all of the propers for Christmastide. May the Holy Spirit inspire us to make our hearts places of welcome rest for the One who became incarnate for the sake of our salvation. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones through this holy season.
Blessings,
+Mar Martin


Christmas Day: The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ
[25 December 2006]

Prayer at Vigil / Midnight:
Gracious Father, on this holy night we recall your tender mercy as we celebrate the gift of your Son. Through the power of your Spirit, draw us into the mystery of your saving love, join our voices with the heavenly host, and grant us a place among the shepherds as we praise the One whose second coming we await. 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.

Prayer at Dawn:
Gracious Father, on this holy day we joyfully recall the dawn of your loving kindness and your tender compassion and the promise of eternal life. Fill us with wonder and awe as we celebrate the birth of your Son. May your Spirit inspire the witness of our lives to proclaim Jesus as the treasure of our hearts. 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.

Prayer during the Day:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the privilege to gather together to commemorate the birth of your Son. Through the power of your Spirit, inspire our lips to offer songs of joyful praise and our hearts to give thanks for your countless blessings. 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 24: 16-18
1 Samuel 1: 9-20

Psalm 98: 1-3

Wisdom:
Psalm 96: 1-6
Psalm 97: 10-12

Prophets:
Isaiah 9: 1-6
Isaiah 62: 11-12
Isaiah 52: 7-10

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 5:10

Apostolic Epistle:
Titus 2: 11-14
Titus 3: 4-7
Hebrews 1: 1-6

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 21: 5-7
Revelation 21: 9-11

Gospel:
Luke 2: 1-20
John 1: 14-18

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A, B, and C

Isaiah 9: 1-6 (vigil / midnight); Isaiah 62: 11-12 (dawn); Isaiah 52: 7-10 (day)
Psalm 98: 1-3
Titus 2: 11-14 (vigil / midnight); Titus 3: 4-7 (dawn); Hebrews 1: 1-6 (day)
Luke 2: 1-20 (vigil / midnight / dawn); John 1: 14-18 (day)

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


Sunday after Christmas:
The Presentation, Circumcision, and Holy Name of Jesus
[31 December 2006]

Prayer:
Almighty Father, through his circumcision your only Son was made a child of Abraham and a member of your people Israel. Given the name above every other name, your Son was acclaimed by Simeon as the light of all nations. As Abraham's spiritual children and members of the new Israel, we ask for the strength of your Spirit, that we may faithfully bear the name of your Son and proclaim him as the Savior of the world. 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 17: 9-14
Genesis 21: 1-7
Leviticus 12: 1-4
Deuteronomy 30:6
1 Samuel 1: 21-28

Psalm 98:4-6

Wisdom:
Psalm 96: 7-9
Psalm 97: 6-9

Prophets:
Isaiah 29: 19-20
Isaiah 61:10

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 10: 14-18

Apostolic Epistle:
Philippians 2: 5-11
Colossians 2: 8-15

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 21: 15-27

Gospel:
Luke 2: 21-40

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A, B, and C
Genesis 17: 9-14
Psalm 98: 4-6
Colossians 2: 8-15
Luke 2: 21-40

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


January 1: Mary the Theotokos
When January 1 occurs on Sunday, the observance of Christmas Sunday [Presentation, Circumcision, & Holy Name of Jesus] supercedes the feast of Mary the Theotokos, which then transfers to Monday, January 2.

Prayer:

Almighty Father, we celebrate the witness of Mary the Theotokos, who was obedient to your call and gave birth to your Son, the Savior of the world. Supported by your Spirit, may we find joy in answering your call, strive for humility of heart, and, along with Mary, follow the light of your Son, your incarnate Word, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A, B, and C
I Chronicles 15: 2-4, 15-16; 16: 1-2
Psalm 67
Galatians 4: 4-7
Luke 11: 27-28 [alternative: Luke 1: 46-55]

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