ST. STEPHEN, DEACON AND MARTYR DECEMBER 26

While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.[acts 7:59-60] DAILY OFFICE READINGSAM: Psalm 28, 30; 2   Chronicles 24:17-22; Acts 6:1-7PM: Psalm 118; Wisdom 4:7-15; Acts 7:59-8:8 The Christmas season lasts until Epiphany.ContinueContinue reading “ST. STEPHEN, DEACON AND MARTYR DECEMBER 26”

CHRISTMAS EVE

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.Luke 2:7 Tuesday, December 24, 2024Isaiah 9:2-7Titus 2:11-14Luke 2:1-14(15-20) We conclude the season of Advent and now enter into the celebration of the holiest nightContinueContinue reading “CHRISTMAS EVE”

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.Canticle 15, Luke 1:46Book of Common Prayer, p. 91 Sunday, December 22, 2024Micah 5:2—5aCanticle 15 (Luke 1:46—55)Hebrews 10:5—10Luke 1:39—45 This is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. We light the fourth candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of Love. Our focus isContinueContinue reading “FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT”