Tuesday, December 29, 2026
The Fifth Day of Christmas
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. luke 2:10-11
Antiphon
Alleluia. Unto us a child is born: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
144
First Lesson
Wisdom 9
Second Lesson
Revelation 21:1–14
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. revelation 21:3
Psalms
145
First Lesson
Song of Songs 6
Second Lesson
Luke 23:26–49
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, kindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Remembrance
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170