Friday, December 25, 2026
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas Day)
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
19 or Psalm 45
First Lesson
Isaiah 9:1–7
Second Lesson
Revelation 17
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
85; 110
First Lesson
Song of Songs 2
Second Lesson
Luke 2:1–14
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born [this day] of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with peace and goodwill and make you partakers of the divine nature; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.