Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus. I hope and pray this Christmas season is filled with hope, joy, and blessings. Below are two Collects prayed by God’s people all over the world as they seek to grow in Christ and bless their communities.

Fr. Perry

The First Sunday of Christmas (December 30)

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, kindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ [January 1]

Almighty God, your blessed Son fulfilled the covenant of circumcision for our sake, and was given the Name that is above every name: Give us grace faithfully to bear his Name, and to worship him with pure hearts according to the New Covenant; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Scripture Readings (Sunday, December 30)

Isa 61:10-62:5
Ps 147:13-21
Gal 3:23-4:7
John 1:1-18