Proper Prayers for the First Sunday after Christmas Year C
1 Samuel 2.18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3.12-17; Luke 2.41-52
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you have shed upon us the new light of your incarnate Word. May this light, enkindled in our hearts, 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. [1]
or
Shine into our hearts the light of your wisdom, O God, and open our minds to the knowledge of your word, so that in all things we may think and act according to your good will and may live continually in the light of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. [2]
or
O God, you have known us from our mother’s womb. You call us to follow you through all our days and seek us even when we wander. Clothe us with your love, so that we may grow in grace and find favour in your sight; through Jesus Christ. Amen. [3]
or
As your sons and daughters, O loving God, we come before you in thanksgiving, called and united by your eternal Word. Teach us to ponder the mystery of Nazareth, so that we may always find in you the source of our strength and the unity of our families. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, in the splendour of eternal light, God for ever and ever. Amen. [4]
or
Lord, your wisdom echoes in the child’s question, the raw insight of youth: renew our curiosity and deepen our desire for a truth that lives and grows before you; through Jesus Christ, the Question and the Answer. Amen. [5]
Prayer over the Gifts
God of light, in the birth of your Son we see your glory. May we who share in this mystery grow daily in your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. [1]
or
Good and loving God, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus who came among the poor to bring the riches of your grace. As you have blessed us with your gifts, let them be blessing for others. With the trees of the field, with all earth and heaven, we shout for joy at the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [2]
Proper Preface
Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth; we give you thanks and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord, who in the mystery of his incarnation was made perfect man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; in him we have seen a new and radiant vision of your glory. Therefore with all the angels of heaven, we lift our voices and sing our joyful hymn of praise to proclaim the glory of your name. [1]
or
Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of heaven and earth, because in the mystery of the Word made flesh you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give knowledge of salvation in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Now with angels and archangels and the whole company of heaven, we lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. [1]
Prayer after Communion
Source of truth and joy, may we who have received the gift of divine life always follow the way of your Son. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. [1]
or
Radiant God, with our eyes we have seen your salvation, and in this meal we have feasted on your grace. May your Word take flesh in us, so that we may be your holy people, revealing your glory made known to us in Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Amen. [2]
Sources
[1] The Book of Alternative Services 1985
[2] Evangelical Lutheran Worship 2006
[3] Trial Use Collects for Years A, B & C and Seasonal Prayers over the Gifts and after Communion 2016
[4] Opening Prayers: Collects in Contemporary Language 1997, 1999, 2001
[5] Prayers for an Inclusive Church 2009
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