Today's Readings: OT Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Epistle Philippians 4:4-7; Holy Gospel: John 1:19-28

The Introit is: Psalm 19:1,4-6; antiphon:  Isaiah 45:8a
 

COLLECT OF THE DAY: Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come and help us by Your might, that the sins which weigh us down may be quickly lifted by Your grace and mercy; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

DAILY READINGS: December 22: Is. 43:1–24; Rev. 9:13–10:11; 23: Is. 43:25–44:20; Rev. 11:1–19; 24: Is. 44:21–45:13, 20–25; Rev. 12:1–17; 25: Is. 49:1–18; Matt. 1:1–17; 26: Is. 49:22–26; 50:4–51:8, 12–16; Matt. 1:18–25; 27: Is. 51:17–52:12; Matt. 2:1–12; 28: Is. 52:13–54:10; Matt. 2:13–23.