Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Epiphany
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
From the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. malachi 1:11
Antiphon
The Lord has shown forth his glory: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
52, 53, 54
First Lesson
Gen 21 † 1-21
Second Lesson
John 10:22-end
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. isaiah 60:3
Psalms
55
First Lesson
Jer 20
Second Lesson
1 Cor 4:18—5 end
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who chooses those whom the world deems powerless to put the powerful to shame, grant us so to cherish the memory of your youthful martyrs Agnes and Cecilia, that we might share their pure and steadfast faith in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.