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Saturday, December 25






Luke 2:4-14


4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee,
out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David,
which is called Bethlehem;
(because he was of the house and lineage of David: )
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there,
the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son,
and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger;
because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds
abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you;
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes,
lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men.



Today's Prayer...


Lord God, our Father in heaven,

You have sent light to shine on earth and have revealed your
heavenly power in Jesus Christ, so that in spite of all the darkness
and evil we may rejoice because we have a Savior.
Reveal your power in our day. Let something be done anew
toward the building of your kingdom on earth. Let something
draw men's hearts to you to give them light so that they may
thank and praise you for all you have done and are still doing
to bring the whole world into your hands. O Lord God,
let men be moved by the opening of the heavens.
May their hearts awaken and their sadness give way to joy in
Jesus Christ the Savior. We are your children who are allowed
to wait in expectation for you to set everything right.
We can know that even in our troubled times your hand is
at work to reveal your will, to make your will plain to all
generations on earth, as you promised through Abraham.
May your name be glorified, O Lord God.
May your name be honored, your kingdom come,
and your will be done on earth as in heaven.


In the Name of the Most Holy we
pray in Jesus' Name

Amen