Baptism of Our LordJanuary 13, 2013
Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 (3) Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit and revealed him as your beloved Son. Keep all who are born of water and the Spirit faithful in your service, that we may rejoice to be called children of God, 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, 2013
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 20, 2013 (Lectionary 2)
Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 (8) 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 Prayer of the Day Lord God, source of every blessing, you showed forth your glory and led many to faith by the works of your Son, who brought gladness and salvation to his people. Transform us by the Spirit of his love, that we may find our life together in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Jesus re- | vealed his glory, and his disciples be- | lieved in him. Alleluia. (John 2:11)
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Conversion of PaulJanuary 25, 2013
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 27, 2013 (Lectionary 3)
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 (7) 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Prayer of the Day Blessed Lord God, you have caused the holy scriptures to be written for the nourishment of your people. Grant that we may hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, comforted by your promises, we may embrace and forever hold fast to the hope of eternal life, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me to bring good news | to the poor, and to proclaim release | to the captives. Alleluia. (Luke 4:18)
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Presentation of Our LordFebruary 2, 2013
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 3, 2013 (Lectionary 4)
Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 (6) 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Prayer of the Day Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and love; and that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command, through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. You shall go to all to | whom I send you. Do not be afraid, for | I am with you. Alleluia. (Jer. 1:7, 8)
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Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyFebruary 10, 2013 (Lectionary 5)
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13] Psalm 138 (2) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Prayer of the Day Most holy God, the earth is filled with your glory, and before you angels and saints stand in awe. Enlarge our vision to see your power at work in the world, and by your grace make us heralds of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Jesus says, | Follow me, and I will make you | fish for people. Alleluia. (Matt. 4:19)
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Transfiguration of Our Lord February 10, 2013
Exodus 34:29–35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2 Luke 9:28–36 [37–43a] Prayer of the Day
Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ. Transform us into the likeness of your Son, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his divinity, Jesus Christ our 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)
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