Baptism of Our LordJanuary 12, 2014
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 29 (3)
Acts 10:34-43
Matthew 3:13-17
Prayer of the Day
O God our Father, at the baptism of Jesus you proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized into Christ faithful to their calling to be your daughters and sons, and empower us all with your Spirit, through 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 voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, | the Beloved,*
with whom I | am well pleased." Alleluia. (Matt. 3:17)
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Confession of PeterJanuary 18, 2014
Acts 4:8-13
Psalm 18:1-6, 16-19 (3)
1 Corinthians 10:1-5
Matthew 16:13-19
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you inspired Simon Peter to confess Jesus as the Messiah and Son of the living God. Keep your church firm on the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace it may proclaim one truth and follow one Lord, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea | and Samaria,
and to the ends | of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)
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Second Sunday after EpiphanyJanuary 19, 2014 (Lectionary 2)
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 40:1-11 (8)
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
John 1:29-42
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, our strength and our redeemer, by your Spirit hold us forever, that through your grace we may worship you and faithfully serve you, follow you and joyfully find you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. In the | Word was life,*
and the life was the light | of all people. Alleluia. (John 1:4)
Color: Green
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Conversion of PaulJanuary 25, 2014
Acts 9:1-22
Psalm 67 (3)
Galatians 1:11-24
Luke 21:10-19
Prayer of the Day
O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the gospel to shine throughout the world. Grant that we may follow his example and be witnesses to the truth 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. This Jesus | God raised up,
and of that all of | us are witnesses. Alleluia. (Acts 2:32)
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Third Sunday after EpiphanyJanuary 26, 2014 (Lectionary 3)
Isaiah 9:1–4
Psalm 27:1, 4–9 (1)
1 Corinthians 1:10–18
Matthew 4:12–23
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, your lovingkindness always goes before us and follows after us. Summon us into your light, and direct our steps in the ways of goodness that come through the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Jesus preached the good news | of the kingdom*
and cured every sickness a- | mong the people. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:23)
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Presentation of Our LordFebruary 2, 2014
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 84 (1) or Psalm 24:7-10 (7)
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, your only-begotten Son was presented this day in the temple. May we be presented to you with clean and pure hearts by the same Jesus Christ, our great high priest, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. My eyes have seen | your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence | of all peoples. Alleluia. (Luke 2:30-31)
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Fourth Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary 2, 2014 (Lectionary 4)
Micah 6:1–8
Psalm 15 (1)
1 Corinthians 1:18–31
Matthew 5:1–12
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, you confound the world's wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice, and perseverance in striving for peace, that in our words and deeds the world may see the life of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Rejoice | and be glad,*
for your reward is | great in heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:12)
Color: Green
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Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary 9, 2014 (Lectionary 5)
Isaiah 58:1–9a [9b–12]
Psalm 112:1–9 [10] (4)
1 Corinthians 2:1–12 [13–16]
Matthew 5:13–20
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Jesus says, I am the light | of the world;*
whoever follows me will have the | light of life. Alleluia. (John 8:12)
Color: Green
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Sixth Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary 16, 2014 (Lectionary 6)
Deuteronomy 30:15–20
Sirach 15:15–20 (Alternate)
Psalm 119:1–8 (1)
1 Corinthians 3:1–9
Matthew 5:21–37
Prayer of the Day
O God, the strength of all who hope in you, because we are weak mortals we accomplish nothing good without you. Help us to see and understand the things we ought to do, and give us grace and power to do them,through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. You are the light | of the world.*
A city set upon a hill can- | not be hid. Alleluia. (Matt. 5:14)
Color: Green |
Seventh Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary 23, 2014 (Lectionary 7)
Leviticus 19:1–2, 9–18
Psalm 119:33–40 (33)
1 Corinthians 3:10–11, 16–23
Matthew 5:38–48
Prayer of the Day
Holy God of compassion, you invite us into your way of forgiveness and peace. Lead us to love our enemies, and transform our words and deeds to be like his through whom we pray, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. In those who obey the | word of Christ,*
the love of God has | reached perfection. Alleluia. (1 John 2:5)
Color: Green |
Transfiguration of Our Lord
March 2, 2014
Exodus 24:12–18
Psalm 2 (7)
Psalm 99 (9) (Alternate)
2 Peter 1:16–21
Matthew 17:1–9
Prayer of the Day
O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. This is my | Son, my Chosen,*
lis- | ten to him! Alleluia. (Luke 9:35)
Color: White |