Scriptures and Prayers for Christmas Day

Old Testament: Isaiah 62:6-12 or Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalter: Psalm 97 or Psalm 98

Epistle: Titus 3:4-7 or Hebrews 1:1-4, (5-12)

Gospel: Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20 or John 1:1-14
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God of all ages, in the birth of Christ your boundless love for your people shattered the power of darkness. Be born in us with that same love and light, that our song may blend with all the choirs of heaven and earth to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

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God, you spoke and your Word became flesh, breathing a new song of joy and praise into the world. Grant that we may bear the good news of your salvation, proclaiming your promise of peace to the ends of the earth. Amen.