O Lord Jesus Christ, heavenly King, we thank you that you have brought both Jews and Gentiles to hear your voice, and from their number you have gathered and established your Holy Church, and perfected your praise out of their mouths. Keep us in that wisdom which you revealed to the Wise Men. Grant us … Continue reading Epiphany Prayer
Almighty and eternal God, Brightness of faithful souls, you brought the Gentiles to your light, and made known to them him who is the true Light, and the bright and morning Star. Fill the world with your glory, and show yourself by the radiance of your light to all nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. … Continue reading Epiphany
The heavens are shining with the clear beauty of the stars, O Lord, and the very earth is made beautiful by a shining light, because you appeared to the world from your holy dwelling place. Remove from our hearts all sadness, for you came for this, to make all things new. Enlighten our eyes to … Continue reading Mozarabic Epiphany Prayer
You, O Lord,are the Star of truth, who rises out of Jacob,and the man who rises from Israel.In the new Star you show yourself as God,and lying in the crib as God and Manwe confess you to be the one Christ.In your great mercygrant us the grace of seeing you,and show us the radiant sign … Continue reading Mozarabic Epiphany Prayer
On or before the Epiphany, January 6, family and friends gather at the main entrances to homes or apartments and ask God’s blessing on their dwellings and on all who live or visit there. Peace be to this house and to all who enter here. A reading from Proverbs. With wisdom a house is built. … Continue reading Epiphany: Chalking the Door
O God, author of peace, may we be so held in the bonds of love, that those who are peaceful may remain in peace, and that those who differ may be reconciled by your mercy; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, … Continue reading Prayer for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Only Son of God the Father, you took on yourself our nature to save the world, and by humbling yourself you opened the way to Paradise again to fallen humanity; Wash away our iniquities, cleanse us from our sins, that we may be imitate you as dearly loved children; through your mercy, O our God, … Continue reading Prayer for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
O Lord our Strength, increase in us a true love of your holy name, that we trust in your grace, fear no earthly evil, set our hearts on no earthly good, and finally rejoice in your full salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, … Continue reading Prayer for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
O God the Father Almighty, listen to our prayers, and give us the fullness of love and peace. May we always put our faith in your mercy, and always live in hope and love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 19 #3 … Continue reading Prayer for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
O almighty God, you raised up your blessed Son in righteousness, and revealed him in the flesh; Grant that we may always follow him both in word and deed, so that, listening to him with our hearts, we may be partakers of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Source: Freely modified … Continue reading Prayer for the Third Sunday after Epiphany
