Thursday, December 31, 2026
The Seventh 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
148
First Lesson
Wisdom 11
Second Lesson
Revelation 22:6–21
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
149; 150
First Lesson
Song of Songs 8
Second Lesson
Luke 24:13–53
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
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Remembrance
John Wyclif, Priest and Translator of the Bible into English, 1384