Christmastide | 12 Days of living Into Joy

(this is coming a bit early [usually I do this on Monday] but I want you to be able to enjoy all 12 days!) Nativity Cosmic IconCollect (Prayer) The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day December 25

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

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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 our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Songs 12 Song, plus a bonus track for dancing purposes!

The Scripture A Chronological Reading of the Christmas Story Matt 1:18aLuke 1:26-40Luke 1:56Matt 1:18b Luke 2:1-38Matt 2:1-23Luke 2:39-40

 

Some More Advent and Christmas music for your listening pleasure. And I'd love for you to add your favorite Christmas song to the list! Let me know if you do!