Daily Devotions December 22 - December 28, 2024
Sunday, December 22, 2024
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.
Almighty 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. A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and a-'dore the Lord.* For today a great light has come up-' on the earth Alleluia.
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 Messi'ah, the Lord. 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
Isaiah 52:7-10
Heralds announce God's salvation
Psalm 98
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of God (Ps. 98:3)
Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)
God has spoken by a son
John 1:1-14
The word became flesh
Monday, December 23, 2024
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Friday, December 27, 2024
John, Apostle and Evangelist
Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31
Psalm 116:12-19
1 John 1:1-2:2
John 21:20-25
Saturday, December 28, 2024
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs