December 20 Isaiah 40:18—41:10; Revelation 8:1–13
December 21 (St Thomas) Isaiah 42:1–25; Revelation 9:1–12
December 22 Isaiah 43:1–24; Revelation 9:13—10:11
December 23 Isaiah 43:25—44:20; Revelation 11:1–19
December 24 Isaiah 44:21—45:13, 20–25; Revelation 12:1–17
December 25 (Nativity of Our Lord) Isaiah 49:1–18; Matthew 1:1–17
December 26 (St Stephen) Isaiah 49:22–26; 50:4—51:8, 12–16; Matthew 1:18–25
THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
A Rod has come forth from the stem of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1–5), the Seed of David whose kingdom shall be established forever (2 Samuel 7:1–16). In the fullness of time, God sent forth His Son Jesus to redeem us from the judgment of the Law (Galatians 4:1–7). Now He is presented in the temple in fulfillment of the Law and revealed to be “a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of the people of Israel” (Luke 2:22–40). Christ has enlightened us in baptism, giving us to be adopted as sons of God and heirs of eternal life. Receiving the holy Sacrament of His body and blood, we are prepared to depart this world in peace, for our eyes have seen the salvation of God in Him.
Collect
O heavenly Father,, as You gladden our hearts again to celebrate the birth of Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, mercifully bestow on us the joy to receive Him as our Redeemer and so welcome Him when He comes again to be our judge; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Almighty eternal God, we heartily implore You, grant that we may know and praise Your dear Son as did Simeon, who took Him up in his arms and faithfully knew and confessed Him; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Luther)
Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1–5 [The rod of Jesse’s stem]
Epistle: Galatians 4:1–7 [The fullness of time]
Holy Gospel: Luke 2:22–40 [The consolation of Israel]
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