Saturday Bible Study: Jan 15, 2022

January 15, 2022Epiphanytide Today’s Readings:  Jeremiah 4:1-4, A call to repentance Lesson: Even in discipline, the Lord shows His grace Song of Solomon 4:1-8, The bride’s beauty extolled Lesson: A sacramental sign of Christ’s love Luke 11:14-23, Looking for signs from heaven Lesson: From whom his power came Invocation O Lord, open our lips       and

Wednesday Bible Study: Jan 12, 2022

January 12, 2022Epiphanytide Today’s Readings:  Numbers 27:1-11, Daughters also promised inheritance Lesson: Laws concerning inheritance of land Luke 11:33-36, Your body full of light Lesson: The Light of the Body Reaffirmation of baptismal vows Invitatory Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.      It is right to give thanks and praise. Blessed are you,

Monday Bible Study: Jan 3, 2022

January 3, 2022Christmastide Today’s Readings:  Psalm 72, Prayers for the king Lesson: The meaning of “Solomon” Job 42:10-17, Job’s family Lesson: The LORD Restores Job’s Fortunes Luke 8:16-21, Jesus’ family Lesson: The family of God endures forever Behold, the dwelling of God is with mankind. He will dwell with them, and they shall be his

Festival of the Holy Name

January 1, 2022Christmastide Today’s Readings: Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:15-21; Reflection: “Glorify His name in the new year” The Evocation Alleluia, alleluia. God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. Alleluia. Galatians 4.4,5 Opening Prayer Almighty God, whose blessed Son was

The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day

Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy, which will come to all the people; for unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

Festival of Nine Carols and Lessons

Christmas Eve The Bidding  Beloved in Christ, as we prepare for Christmastide, let it be our care and delight to hear the message of the angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe lying in a manger.  Therefore let us

Fourth Wednesday in Advent

December 22, 2021Advent Today’s Readings:  Genesis 30:1-24, Leah and Rachel bear their sons Lesson: The names of Jacob’s sons Romans 8:18-30, The whole creation is in labor Lesson: Future Glory Luke 1:5-25, Elizabeth will bear a child Lesson: Birth of John the Baptist Foretold The Invitatory Our King and Savior now draws near:  Watch, for

Third Saturday in Advent

December 18, 2021Advent Today’s Readings:  Isaiah 66:7-11, God as a nursing mother Lesson: A new birth of joy and delight Luke 13:31-35, Jesus as mother hen laments over Jerusalem Lesson: Love despite of continual rebellion Embertide Acclamations Invitatory Our King and Savior now draws near: Come, let us adore him. Collect of the Week Stir

Third Wednesday in Advent

December 15, 2021Advent Today’s Readings:  Micah 4:8-13, God will thresh out the people Lesson: The gates of hell shall never prevail against God’s Church! What is Embertide?  Luke 7:31-35, The Messiah and John the Baptist Lesson: Wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it. Invitatory Our King and Savior

Second Saturday in Advent

December 11, 2021Advent Today’s Readings:  Amos 9:8-15, God will set things right Lesson: Final Condemnation Luke 1:57-66, The birth of John the Baptist Lesson: …his mouth was opened. To each of us you reveal yourself… Invitatory Our King and Savior now draws near: Come, let us adore him. Opening Prayers Collect of the Week Merciful