Epiphany means “to make manifest.” By the fourth century, Epiphany was a major annual celebration for the church. It is a season when we see Jesus’ divine mission revealed when the magi visit him, and then we remember his baptism, miracles, ministry, and his call for us to follow.
OPENING
O Lord, let my soul rise up to meet you
as the day rises to meet the sun.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
INVITATORY
Come, let us sing to the Lord
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
SONG
Sing, O Sky (Gaao Re) (sheet music)
ANTIPHON
The heavens shine with your glory
as you wrap yourself in skin.
PSALM
Psalm 33:1-6
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous
it is good for the just to sing praises.
Praise the Lord with the harp
play to him upon the psaltery and lyre.
Sing for him a new song
sound a fanfare with all your skill upon the trumpet.
For the word of the Lord is right
and all his works are sure.
He loves righteousness and justice
the loving-kindness of the Lord fills the whole earth.
By the word of the Lord were the heavens made
by the breath of his mouth all the heavenly hosts.
The heavens shine with your glory
as you wrap yourself in skin.
READINGS
OT: Isaiah 60:1 – 6
Gospel: Matthew 2:1 – 12
The heavens shine with your glory
as you wrap yourself in skin.
MEDITATION
Epiphany means “to make manifest.” By the fourth century, Epiphany was a major annual celebration for the church. It is a season when we see Jesus’ divine mission revealed when the magi visit him, and then we remember his baptism, miracles, ministry, and his call for us to follow.
PRAYERS FOR OTHERS
Pray for the needs of others, the church, and the world.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ, you have shown yourself to the nations and transformed many by your radiant light. Your ongoing revelations bring a continual rebirth, recreating each of us in your likeness. May today’s rising sun remind us that your light is for the healing of the nations. Amen.
BLESSING
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you
wherever he may send you;
may he guide you through the wilderness
protect you through the storm;
may he bring you home rejoicing
at the wonders he has shown you;
may he bring you home rejoicing
once again into our doors.
Today’s blog reflection is excerpted from “Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals”. Common Prayer | Common Prayer
