December 31 – Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas
Morning Prayer:
Reading: Isaiah 4:2-3
On that day, the branch of the Lord will be luster and glory, and the fruit of the earth will be honor and splendor for the survivors of Israel. He who remains in Zion and he that is left in Jerusalem will be called holy, every one marked down for life in Jerusalem.
Prayer: Ever-living God, in the birth of your Son, our religion has its origin and its perfect fulfillment. Help us to share in the life of Christ, for he is the salvation of mankind, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
January 1-Octave of Christmas, Mary, Mother of God
Evening Prayer 1 – to be said Saturday night
Reading: Galatians 4:3-7
In the same way, when we were not yet of age, we were like slaves subordinated to the elements of the world; but when the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to deliver from the law those who were subjected to it, so that we might receive our status as adopted sons. The proof that you are sons is the fact that God has sent forth into our hearts the spirit of His Son which cries out “Abba!” (Father!) You are no longer a slave but a son! And the fact that you are a son makes you an heir, by God’s design.
Prayer: Father, source of light in every age, the virgin conceived and bore your Son who is called Wonderful God, Prince of Peace. May her prayer, the gift of a mother’s love, be your people’s joy through all ages. May her response, born of a humble heart, draw your Spirit to rest on your people. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Morning Prayer:
Reading: Micah 5:1-4a, 6
But you, Bethlehem-Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is from of old, from ancient times. (Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time when she who is to give birth has borne, and the rest of his brethren shall return to the children of Israel.) He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the Lord, in the majestic name of the Lord, his God; and they shall remain, for now his greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth; he shall be peace. The remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples, like dew coming from the Lord, like raindrops on the grass, which wait for no man, nor tarry for the sons of men.
Prayer: God our Father, may we always profit by the prayers of the Virgin Mother Mary, for you bring us life and salvation through Jesus Christ her Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Evening Prayer:
Reading: Galatians 4:3-7
In the same way, when we were not yet of age, we were like slaves subordinated to the elements of the world; but when the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to deliver from the law those who were subjected to it, so that we might receive our status as adopted sons. The proof that you are sons is the fact that God has sent forth into our hearts the spirit of His Son which cries out “Abba!” (Father!) You are no longer a slave but a son! And the fact that you are a son makes you an heir, by God’s design.
Prayer: God our Father, may we always profit by the prayers of the Virgin Mother Mary, for you bring us life and salvation through Jesus Christ her Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
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