The Epiphany, or Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 60:1-9 - the Gentiles shall come to thy light Psalm 72:1-11 - the nations shall bring gifts to the Messiah Ephesians 3:1-12 - the mystery of God's salvation for the Gentiles Matthew 2:1-12 - the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus Cover art: “The Adoration of the Magi” by Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1617-18, oil on canvas, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, France
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Christmas Day:
Isaiah 52:7-12 - How beautiful are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings Pslam 98 - Cantate Domino Hebrews 1:1-12 - God hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son John 1:1-14 - The Word was God, and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us Guest Preacher: The Rt. Rev. John Jewel, Bishop of Salisbury (1559-1571) An excerpted reading of "A Homily Concerning the Nativity and Birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ" from the Second Book of Homilies, published in 1571 Cover art: "The Heavenly and Earthly Trinities," by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, 1675-1682, oil on canvas, National Gallery, London
Christmas Eve (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 9:1-7 - For unto us a child is born, and his name shall be called Wonderful Psalm 96 - O sing unto the Lord a new song Titus 2:11-15 - he gave himself for us, to redeem us and to purify us Luke 2:1-14 - the birth of Jesus and the annunciation to the shepherds Cover art: “Adoration of the Shepherds” by Gerard van Honthorst, 1622, oil on canvas, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne, German
All Souls Requiem
Readings from the Burial of the Dead Isaiah 38:10-20 - the prophet contemplates his own mortality Psalm 143 - "Quicken me, O Lord, for thy Name's sake" 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - do not grieve as those without hope John 6:37-40 - Jesus will lose none of his own, and will raise them up on the last day Cover art: “The Day of the Dead" by William Adolphe Bouguereau, 1859, oil on canvas, Musee de Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, France
All Saints' Day (transferred from November 1)
Readings (focus text in bold): Isaiah 49:5-7 - "I will also make you a light to the Gentiles" Psalm 87 - they are all born in Zion Revelation 7:2-4 - a vision of the saints triumphant before the throne Matthew 5:1-12 - the Beatitudes Cover art: a traditional Eastern Orthodox icon of the Holy Church, depicting the church as an ark in which are the saints, with Christ at the helm
St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles, readings:
Deuteronomy 32:1-4 - God's teaching drops down like rain Psalm 116 - right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints Ephesians 2:19-22 - the foundation of the Apostles, Jesus Christ the corner-stone John 15:17-27 - you have been with me from the beginning Cover art: “St. Simon" by Peter Paul Rubens, from the "Twelve Apostles" series, c. 1611, oil on canvas, Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
St. Michael and All Angels Readings:
Daniel 10:10-21 - Gabriel rushes to give Daniel a message Psalm 103:17-22 - O praise the Lord, all ye his hosts Revelation 7:7-12 - Michael defeats Satan and casts him from heaven Matthew 18:1-10 - the angels of children always behold the face of God in heaven Cover art: "Archangel Michael" by Guido Reni, c. 1636, oil on canvas, Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome
Transfiguration Readings:
Exodus 24:12-18 - Moses goes up Mount Sinai into the cloud Psalm 84 - one day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere 2 Peter 1:13-18 - St. Peter reminisces about the day he say Jesus transfigured Luke 9:28-36 - Luke's account of the transfiguration of Jesus Cover art: “Transfiguration of Jesus” by Carl Bloch, 1872, oil on copper, Museum of National History, Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød, Denmark
John the Baptist's Day Readings (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 40:1-11 - prophesy about John the Baptist's ministry of preparation Psalm 80:1-7 - Turn us again, O God, and we shall be whole (a community lament) Acts 13:22-26 - St. Paul tells Galatian converts about John the Baptist's ministry Luke 1:57-80 - the nativity of John the Baptist and Song of Zechariah Also referenced: John 3:22-36, John's testimony about Jesus Cover art: "The Birth of John the Baptist" depicting Zechariah writing "His Name is John" and the Blessed Virgin, great with child, standing to the left; by Jacapo de Pontormo; oil on desco da parto; c. 1526; Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
Trinity Sunday Readings (focus text in bold):
Isaiah 6:1-8 - Isaiah's commissioning vision of God on his throne Psalm 8 - what is man that you are mindful of him (a hymn) Revelation 4:1-11 - John's vision of One-Who-Sits-Upon-The-Throne John 3:1-15 - Jesus converses with Nicodemus about the Second Birth Cover art: Icon of the Trinity, from Genesis 18:1-8 ("The Hospitality of Abraham") by Andrei Rublev, 1411 or 1425-27, tempera on wood, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow |
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