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Second Sunday after Epiphany Sunday, January 15, 2017 The Collect: Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the … Continue reading
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First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 8, 2017 Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading