The Second Sunday after Christmas Day

altar on christmas eve

Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word: Grant that the same light enkindled in our hearts may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Basil the Great of Caesarea and Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops and Doctors

Gregory of Nazianzus (Gregory the Theologian), attributed to Andrei Rublëv (c. 1360/70–1427/30). From Wikipedia.

Basil the Great. Fresco in the cathedral of Ohrid. The saint is shown consecrating the Gifts during the Divine Liturgy which bears his name. From Wikipedia.

ALMIGHTY God, who hast revealed to thy . . . → Read More: Saint Basil the Great of Caesarea and Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops and Doctors

The Circumcision of Christ, or The Holy Name

Albrecht Dürer Circumcision

The Circumcision, from the middle panel of The Seven Sorrows of Mary, by Albrecht Dürer (1471–1518). From Wikipedia.

Almighty God, who madest thy blessed Son to be circumcised, and obedient to the law for man: Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified . . . → Read More: The Circumcision of Christ, or The Holy Name