The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2. 14.
Psalms: 119 Pts 3 & 4
1st Lesson: Isaiah 48. 12-end
2nd Lesson: Ephesians 3
Collect of the Day: O God, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant to us such strength and protection, as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race which is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12. 1, 2.
Psalms: 72
1st Lesson: Ecclesiasticus 39. 1-10
2nd Lesson: Philippians 3. 1-14
Collect of the Day: O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Conversion of Saul (Paul), Michelangelo, c. 1542-1545
The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2. 14.
Psalms: 96-97
1st Lesson: Isaiah 45. 9-end
2nd Lesson: Ephesians 2
Collect of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2. 14.
Psalms: 27
1st Lesson: Isaiah 43. 14-44. 5
2nd Lesson: Ephesians 1
Collect of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, on this Second Sunday after Epiphany, we pray for strength and renewal for all who need it. We continue to pray for all those affected by this plague on this Earth. We give thanks for all the blessings and joys in our lives. Continue to light our hearts with comfort and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2. 14.
Psalms: 98
1st Lesson: Isaiah 42. 1-8
2nd Lesson: Mark 1. 1-11
Collect of the Day: O Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ did take our nature upon him, and was baptized for our sakes in the river Jordan: Mercifully grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may also be partakers of thy Holy Spirit; through him whom thou didst send to be our Saviour and Redeemer, even the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect of Epiphany: O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant, that we, who know thee now by faith, may be led onward through this earthly life, until we see the vision of thy heavenly glory; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.
Almighty God, on this Epiphany Octave, we continue to pray for those who need our prayers around this world, especially for those who are in pain and sickness. We give thanks for as the Christ-child did reveal himself to the Gentiles, for the manifestation of the miracle of God that was presented during this Christmas season and that it has only strengthened my faith and love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2. 14.
Psalms: 66
1st Lesson: Isaiah 49. 13-23
2nd Lesson: Matthew 17. 1-13
Collect of the Day: O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, on this First Sunday in Epiphany, we continue to pray for peace in this world. We pray that through our faith and our baptism that we be washed of our sins and to live a life of love and harmony with all. We pray for the sick, the homeless, the lost, the sad, the lonely, the anxious, and the forgotten. We pray for all those who continue to work to fight this plague and those who work to maintain order and governance. We are thankful for all the blessings of our lives: good health, safety, leisure and rest, friends and loved ones, but especially the miracle of Robert that you have allowed to enter into my life. But, above all, we thank thee for our spiritual mercies in Christ Jesus our Lord, for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. Fill our hearts with all joy and peace in believing; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
As current health regulations permit, I attended a said BCP Eucharist at St Paulโs Anglican Church on the Grand Parade for the Feast of the Epiphany.
Epiphany at St Paulโs
In Western Christian tradition, Epiphany is the commemoration of the visit of the the Christ-child by the Magi (wise men/kings).
Collect of the Day: O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant, that we, who know thee now by faith, may be led onward through this earthly life, until we see the vision of thy heavenly glory; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.
Interestingly, St. Paulโs has been doing communion in two kinds, using disposable paper cups to receive the consecrated wine (the priest consecrates wine in a flagon/cruet) then pours it into the cup of each recipient waiting at the altar rail. One must then immediately dispose of the paper cup in a designated receptacle after consuming the wine.
Masked magi
I particularly enjoyed the #FollowTheStar #StPaulsMagi social media posts that St. Paulโs does, especially this year with the masked Magi. My nativity creฬche also has a COVID-19 theme this year.
Happy Twelfth Night! Merry final day of Christmas! (though the Christmas tree stays up until Candlemas or the Presentation of Christ at the Temple (2 February).๐๐๐คด๐ฟ๐คด๐พ๐คด๐ฝ
Chalking the Door
Tomorrow is Epiphany, the day when Jesus is visited by the three Magi. I chalked my door this year for Epiphany as I am continually adding to my list of Christmas customs and traditions.
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My three magi making a stopover in London apparently.
Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. St Luke 2. 10, 11.
Psalms: 113
1st Lesson: Isaiah 21. 4-end
2nd Lesson: 1 John 1. 1-2. 6
Collect of the Day: Almighty God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin: Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Today is the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ, being also the Octave Day of Christmas (the Eighth Day of Christmas), being also New Yearโs Day, in the forty-second week of COVIDtide.
Collect of the Day: Almighty God, who madest thy blessed Son to be circumcised, and obedient to the law for man: Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts, we may in all things obey thy blessed will; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christmas Collect: Almighty God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin: Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
New Yearโs Collect: O Immortal Lord God, who inhabitest eternity, and hast brought thy servants to the beginning of another year: Pardon, we humbly beseech thee, our transgressions in the past, bless to us this New Year, and graciously abide with us all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Circumcision of Christ, Albrecht Dรผrer, c. 1494
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