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The Holy Name of our Lord, January 1, 2017 Year A

On January 1st, we celebrate the Circumcision of Christ. Since we are more squeamish than our ancestors, modern calendars often list it as the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Every Jewish boy was circumcised (and formally named) on the eighth day of his life, and so, one week after Christmas, we celebrate the occasion when Our Lord first shed His blood for us. It is a fit close for a week of martyrs, and reminds us that to suffer for Christ is to suffer with Him.

Old Testament: Numbers 6:22-27 read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

Psalm: 8 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 read from the God’s Word Bible

The Gospel: Luke 2:15-21 read from the Holman Christian Standard Bible

On January 4th we remember Elizabeth Seton, founder of the American Sisters of Charity.

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Christmas Day, December 25, 2016

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Old Testament: Isaiah 62:6-12 read from the New Living Translation Bible

Psalm 97 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Epistle: Titus 3:4-7 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible

The Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicised

The Closing Prayer: On December 31 we celebrate the life of Samuel Ajayi Crowther Bishop in the Niger Territories

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