Daily Devotions December 19 - December 25, 2021
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for
you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Here I am, the servant of the Lord;
let it be with me according to your word. Alleluia. (Luke 1:38)
Micah 5:2-5a
From Bethlehem comes a ruler
Luke 1:46b-55
You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly. (Lk.1:52)
or Psalm 80:1-7
Let your face shine upon us, and we shall
be saved. (Ps. 80:7)
Hebrews 10:5-10
I have come to do your will
Luke 1:39-45, 46-55
Blessed are you among women
Monday, December 20, 2021
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Friday, December 24, 2021
Nativity of Our Lord
Christmas Eve
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus' presence and in the last
day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. Alleluia. (Luke 2:10-11)
A child is born for us
Psalm 96
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be
glad. (Ps. 96:11)
Titus 2:11-14
The grace of God has appeared
Luke 2:1-14, 15-20
God with us
Nativity of Our Lord
Christmas Day
Prayer of the Day
All-powerful and unseen God, the coming of your light into our world has brightened weary hearts with peace. Call us out of darkness, and empower us to proclaim the
birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth. Alleluia. (Luke 2:10-11)
God comes to restore the people
Psalm 97
Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for
the honest of heart. (Ps. 97:11)
Titus 3:4-7
Saved through water and the Spirit
Luke 2:1-7, 8-20
The birth of the Messiah revealed to shepherds
Prayer of the Day
Alm ighty God, you gave us your only Son to take on our human nature and to illumine
the world with your light. By your grace adopt us as your children and enlighten us with your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. Alleluia. (Luke 2:10-11)
Heralds announce God's salvation
Psalm 98
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. (Ps. 98:3)
Hebrews 1:1-4, 5-12
God has spoken by a Son
John 1:1-14
The Word became flesh