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Saturday, November 25, 2006

Propers for the Epiphany Season

While Epiphanytide continues the celebration of the incarnation of the Son/Word, this season following Christmastide distinctly includes reflection on the deep meaning of the healing miracles of Jesus during his early ministry among his people. These miracles, themselves epiphanies (manifestations) of the incarnation of God's only-begotten Son, are revelations of God's desire to heal/reconcile sinful humanity unto the throne of grace and salvation.

Please scroll down to the bottom of this post in order to obtain all of the propers for Epiphanytide!

May the Lord bless you and your loved ones through this holy season.

Blessings,
+Mar Martin


The Epiphany: Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles
[7 January 2007]

Prayer:
Almighty Father, by the light of a star, you manifested your only-begotten Son to the peoples of the earth. We are grateful for the gift of your Spirit, through whom we have the eyes of faith to behold your Son as the Lord of heaven and earth. Help us to follow him unto the light of your everlasting glory. 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:

Numbers 24: 15-19
1 Kings 13: 1-10

Psalm 98: 7-9

Wisdom:

Psalm 4
Psalm 96: 10-13
Psalm 97: 1-5

Prophets:
Isaiah 60: 1-6
Jeremiah 30: 21-22

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 7:27--8:1; 18: 1-4

Apostolic Epistle:
Ephesians 3: 1-6
1 Timothy 3:16

Apostolic Account:
Acts 26: 12-23
Revelation 22: 1-5

Gospel:
Matthew 2: 1-12

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A, B, and C

Isaiah 60: 1-6
Psalm 98: 7-9
1 Timothy 3:16
Matthew 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 as joyful messengers of your saving goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Monday after the Epiphany: The Holy Innocents of Bethlehem
[8 January 2007]

Prayer:
Almighty Father, on this day we remember the slaughter of the Holy Innocents of Bethlehem. Graciously receive all innocent victims into the consoling embrace of your arms of mercy. Through the power of your Spirit, frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace. We ask through 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
Jeremiah 31: 15-17
Psalm 121
Revelation 6: 9-11
Matthew 2: 13-23

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.


2 Epiphany: The Holy Family
[14 January 2007]

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 as joyful messengers of your saving goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


3 Epiphany: The Baptism of Jesus
[21 January 2007]

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 (2009)
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 as joyful messengers of your saving goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


4 Epiphany: The Wedding at Cana
[28 January 2007]

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 as joyful messengers of your saving goodness. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Rubrical Principles for the Latter Sundays of Epiphany

(1) This portion of the Epiphanytide lectionary is comprised of readings that focus on the gospel miracles occurring after the wedding at Cana and prior to the transfiguration of Jesus. These miracles constitute various epiphanies of the incarnate Word of God and thus are appropriately included in the spiritual reflections of the incarnational cycle.

(2) As the number of available latter Epiphanytide propers exceeds the greatest possible number of Sundays that follow the 4th Sunday after Epiphany (Cana Sunday), the pastors of the local churches may select from the available optional propers of Epiphany 5-14 those propers needed to cover the Sundays between the 4th Sunday after Epiphany (Cana Sunday) and the Last Sunday after Epiphany (Transfiguration Sunday), in order to meet the perceived needs of their local churches.

(3) However, the latter Epiphanytide propers must be selected and utilized sequentially. For example, if in a given liturgical year there are only two Sundays between Cana Sunday and Transfiguration Sunday, and if the pastor should select the optional proper for Epiphany 8 for use on the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, then the propers for Epiphany 9-14 would be available for selection for the 6th Sunday after Epiphany.


Optional Epiphany 5: "The Cure of Peter's Mother-in-Law"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall the cure of Peter's mother-in-law, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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:
Leviticus 26: 13-17
Deuteronomy 28: 1-14
Deuteronomy 28: 15-35


Psalm 107: 1-3


Wisdom:
Job 7: 1-7
Psalm 146
Psalm 147: 1-6


Prophets:
Isaiah 49: 8-11
Isaiah 62: 6-9


Deuterocanonical:
2 Maccabees 15: 20-24

Apostolic Epistle:
Hebrews 2: 1-4

Apostolic Account:
Acts 28: 7-10

Gospel:
Matthew 8: 14-15
Mark 1: 29-31
Luke 4: 38-39


Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:


Year A (2008)
Leviticus 26: 13-17
Psalm 107: 1-3
Acts 28: 7-10
Matthew 8: 14-15


Year B (2009)
Job 7: 1-7
Psalm 107: 1-3
Acts 28: 7-10
Mark 1: 29-31


Year C (2007)
Deuteronomy 28: 15-27
Psalm 107: 1-3
Acts 28: 7-10
Luke 4: 38-39


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.


Optional Epiphany 6: "The Cure of a Leper"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall the cure of the leper, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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:

Leviticus 13: 1-17
Leviticus 13: 40-46
Leviticus 14: 1-32
2 Kings 5: 1-19

Psalm 107: 4-9

Wisdom:

Psalm 32: 1-2, 5, 11
Job 30: 16-19

Prophets:
Isaiah 3:18--4:1

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 17: 1-14

Apostolic Epistle:
James 3: 6-12
James 4: 11-12
James 5: 13-15

Apostolic Account:
Acts 19: 11-12

Gospel:
Matthew 8: 1-4
Mark 1: 40-45
Luke 5: 12-19

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)
Leviticus 13: 1-17 [or 2 Kings 5: 1-19]
Psalm 107: 4-9
Acts 19: 11-12
Matthew 8: 1-4

Year B (2009)
Leviticus 13: 40-46 [or 2 Kings 5: 1-19]
Psalm 107: 4-9
Acts 19: 11-12
Mark 1: 40-45

Year C (2007)
Leviticus 14: 1-32 [or 2 Kings 5: 1-19]
Psalm 107: 4-9
Acts 19: 11-12
Luke 5: 12-19

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.


Optional Epiphany 7: "Jesus Heals the Paralytic at Capernaum"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall the cure of the paralytic at Capernaum, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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: 25b-26
Psalm 107: 10-13

Wisdom:
Psalm 6: 1-4
Psalm 41: 2-5, 13-14
Job 5: 17-27

Prophets:
Isaiah 43: 18-21

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 43: 1-5

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Peter 2:24

Apostolic Account:
Acts 8: 4-8
Acts 9: 32-35

Gospel:
Matthew 9: 1-8
Mark 2: 1-12
Luke 5: 17-26

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)

Isaiah 43: 18-21
Psalm 107: 10-13
Acts 8: 4-8
Matthew 9: 1-8

Year B (2009)
Isaiah 43: 18-21
Psalm 107: 10-13
Acts 9: 32-35
Mark 2: 1-12

Year C (2007)
Isaiah 43: 18-21
Psalm 107: 10-13
Acts 8: 4-8 or Acts 9: 32-35
Luke 5: 17-26

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.


Optional Epiphany 8: "Jesus Heals the Man with the Shriveled Hand"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall the cure of the man with a shriveled hand, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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 22: 25-27
2 Chronicles 30: 7-9
Nehemiah 9: 16-17

Psalm 107: 14-16

Wisdom:
Psalm 40: 1-5
Psalm 103: 1-5, 19-22

Prophets:
Isaiah 6: 9-10
Jeremiah 17: 14-15

Deuterocanonical:
2 Maccabees 10: 1-8

Apostolic Epistle:
Colossians 1:24--2:3

Apostolic Account:
Acts 8: 9-13

Gospel:
Matthew 12: 9-13
Mark 3: 1-6
Luke 5: 17-26

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)
Exodus 22: 25-27
Psalm 107: 14-16
Acts 8: 9-13
Matthew 12: 9-13

Year B (2009)
2 Chronicles 30: 7-9
Psalm 107: 14-16
Acts 8: 9-13
Mark 3: 1-6

Year C (2007)
Isaiah 6: 9-10
Psalm 107: 14-16
Acts 8: 9-13
Luke 5: 17-26

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.


Optional Epiphany 9: "The Cure of the Officer's Son/Slave"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall the cure of the officer's son/slave, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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:
1 Kings 8: 41-43
Nehemiah 9: 16-17

Psalm 107:20-22

Wisdom:
Psalm 30: 31-3
Proverbs 12:18

Prophets:
Isaiah 19: 22-23
Jeremiah 30:17

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 45: 1-5

Apostolic Epistle:
Galatians 1: 1-10

Apostolic Account:
Acts 3: 1-10
Acts 4: 5-22

Gospel:
Matthew 8: 5-13
Luke 7: 1-10
John 4: 46-54

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)
1 Kings 8: 41-43 [or Nehemiah 9:16-17]
Psalm 107: 20-22
Galatians 1: 1-10
Matthew 8: 5-13

Year B (2009)
1 Kings 8: 41-43 [or Nehemiah 9: 16-17]
Psalm 107: 20-22
Acts 3: 1-10
John 4: 46-54

Year C (2007)
1 Kings 8: 41-43 [or Nehemiah 9: 16-17]
Psalm 107: 20-22
Acts 4: 5-22
Luke 7: 1-10

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.


Optional Epiphany 10: "Jesus Calms the Storm"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall Jesus calming the storm, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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: 22-25
Psalm 107: 26-32

Wisdom:
Psalm 44: 1-3
Psalm 46: 1-3

Prophets:
Jonah 1: 1-16
Jeremiah 51: 15-16
Lamentations 2:13

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 45: 6-22

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 12: 27-29

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 7: 1-4
Revelation 18: 16-20

Gospel:
Matthew 8: 23-27
Mark 4: 35-41
Luke 8: 22-25

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)
Jonah 1: 1-16
Psalm 107: 26-32
1 Corinthians 12: 27-29
Matthew 8:23-27

Year B (2006)
Jeremiah 51: 15-16
Psalm 107: 26-32
Revelation 7: 1-4
Mark 4: 35-41

Year C (2007)
Lamentations 2:13
Psalm 107: 26-32
Revelation 18: 16-20
Luke 8: 22-25

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.


Epiphany Optional Proper 11: "Jesus Expels Demons"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall Jesus liberating people from demons, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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:
Deuteronomy 32: 1-6, 16-18
Deuteronomy 32: 39-41
Deuteronomy 32: 43

Psalm 107: 22-25

Wisdom:
Psalm 106: 32-39, 40-48

Prophets:
Jeremiah 31:7

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 5:2--6:17; 8: 1-3

Apostolic Epistle:
! Corinthians 10:20b-22
1 Timothy 4: 1-10
James 2: 14-26

Apostolic Account:
Acts 19: 11-20
Revelation 18: 1-3

Gospel:
Matthew 8:28-34 or Matthew 17: 14-21
Mark 5:1-20 or Mark 9: 13-28
Luke 8:26-39 or Luke 9: 37-43

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:



Year A (2008)
Deuteronomy 32: 1-6, 16-18
Psalm 107: 22-25
Acts 19: 11-20
Matthew 8: 28-34 or Matthew 17: 14-21


Year B (2009)
Deuteronomy 32: 39-41
Psalm 107: 22-25
Acts 19: 11-20
Mark 5: 1-20 or Mark 9: 13-28

Year C (2007)
Deuteronomy 32: 43
Psalm 107: 22-25
Acts 19: 11-20
Luke 8: 26-39 or Luke 9: 37-43

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.


Epiphany Optional Proper 12: "Jesus Raises the Official's Daughter"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall Jesus raising the official's daughter, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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 28: 10-22
2 Kings 4: 8-37
2 Samuel 15: 13-30; 16: 5-14
Psalm 107:33-38

Wisdom:
Psalm 3
Psalm 91: 9-16

Prophets:
Isaiah 44: 23-26
Isaiah 61: 10-11

Deuterocanonical:
2 Maccabees 12: 39-45

Apostolic Epistle:
Hebrews 11: 32-40

Apostolic Account:
Acts 9: 36-43
Revelation 20: 4-6

Gospel:
Matthew 9: 18-26
Mark 5: 21-43
Luke 8: 40-56

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)
2 Kings 4: 8-37
Psalm 107: 33-38
Acts 9: 36-43
Matthew 9: 18-26

Year B (2009)
Isaiah 44: 23-26
Psalm 107: 33-38
Hebrews 11: 32-40
Mark 5: 21-43

Year C (2007)
Isaiah 61: 10-11
Psalm 107: 33-38
Revelation 20: 4-6
Luke 8: 40-56

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.


Epiphany Optional Proper 13: "Jesus Feeds the Multitude"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall Jesus feeding the multitude, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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:

2 Kings 4: 38-44

Psalm 107:39-42

Wisdom:
Psalm 78: 23-29
Psalm 80: 14-19
Psalm 81: 13-16

Prophets:
Isaiah 40: 10-11
Jeremiah 49:19; 50:44

Deuterocanonical:
1 Maccabees 1: 29-63
2 Maccabees 6: 18-20

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 12: 9-21

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 7: 9-17

Gospel:
Matthew 14: 13-21
Mark 6: 34-44
Luke 9: 12-17
John 6: 1-15

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A
(2008)
2 Kings 4: 38-44
Psalm 107: 39-42
Romans 12: 9-21
Matthew 14: 13-21 [or John 6: 1-15]

Year B (2009)
2 Kings 4: 38-44
Psalm 107: 39-42
Romans 12: 9-21
Mark 6: 34-44 [or John 6: 1-15]

Year C (2007)
2 Kings 4: 38-44
Psalm 107: 39-42
Romans 12: 9-21
Luke 9: 12-17 [or John 6: 1-15]

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.


Epiphany Optional Proper 14: "Jesus Walks on Water"

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Spirit manifested your glory and led many to faith through the miracles of your Son. As we recall Jesus walking on the water, transform us through your Son's compassion and love, so that our lives may become inseparable from his life and goodness. 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:

1 Kings 19: 9-13

Psalm 29

Wisdom:
Psalm 77: 11-20
Psalm 108: 1-6
Proverbs 8: 27-31
Proverbs 30:4

Prophets:
Jeremiah 10: 12-13

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 39: 17-21

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Peter 3: 5-9
1 John 5: 6-12

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 1: 12-20

Gospel:
Matthew 14: 22-33
Mark 6: 45-52
John 6: 16-21

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Years A (2008)

1 Kings 19: 9-13
Psalm 29
2 Peter 3: 5-9
Matthew 14: 22-33

Year B (2009)
Proverbs 8: 27-31
Psalm 29
1 John 5: 6-12
Mark 6: 45-52

Year C (2007)
Jeremiah 10: 12-13
Psalm 29
Revelation 1: 12-20
John 6: 16-21

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.


Last Sunday after Epiphany: "The Transfiguration of Jesus"
[18 February 2007]

Prayer:
Almighty Father, your Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death on the cross. Through your Spirit give us the vision to perceive your Son's glory, so that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be transformed into his likeness, from glory unto glory. 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: 12-18
Exodus 34: 29-35

Psalm 99

Wisdom:

Job 5: 8-16

Prophets:
Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 45: 6-22

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2
2 Corinthians 4: 3-6
Philippians 3:12-4:1

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 19: 1-8

Gospel:
Matthew 17: 1-9
Mark 9: 2-13
Luke 9: 28-36

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008)
Exodus 24: 12-18
Psalm 99
Revelation 19: 1-8
Matthew 17: 1-9

Year B (2009)
Exodus 34: 29-35
Psalm 99
Revelation 19: 1-8
Mark 9: 2-13

Year C (2007)
Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14
Psalm 99
Revelation 19: 1-8
Luke 9: 28-36

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.