Daily Devotions December 24 - December 30, 2023

May 27

Sunday, December 24, 2023
Prayer of the Day
Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that would obstruct your mercy, that willingly we may bear your redeeming love to all the world, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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. Here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. Alleluia (Luke 1:38)

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 SWavior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. Alleluia. (Luke 2:10-11)

2 Samuel 7:1-11,16
God's promise to David
Luke 1:46b-55
You, Lord, have lifted up the lowly (Luke 1:52)
or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26
Your love, O Lord, forever will I sing (Ps. 89:1)
Romans 16:25-27
The mystery revealed in Jesus Christ
Luke 1:26-38
The Angel appears to Mary

Isaiah 9:2-7
Light shines: 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

Monday, December 25, 2023 - 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 mad 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. 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 1:38)

Isaiah 62:6-12
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 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