Jan. 14, 2024: The Second Sunday after the Glorious Epiphany of Our Lord

Glory to you, Son of God,
you have made us rejoice in your manifestation as man,
you have filled us with admiration by your wonders, words and deeds.

Through your incarnation, you have elevated our nature, and sanctified it by your baptism.

You received the witness of the Father:
”This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.”

You did not disdain the testimony of John, your Forerunner,
“Here is the Lamb of God who arries the sins of the world.”

It is you whom Moses foreshadowed by the pascal lamb, whose blood was sprinkled on the doorposts.

Today your light appears at the Jordan and baptism is made holy for us.

We have victory over the enemy and triumph over sin.

Therefor, we ask you through your baptism in the Jodan:
enlighten us with your inspiration;
strengthen our decisions by your grace, that we may become
temples where each day we offer you sacrifice and give you praise.

To you be glory, now and for ever.

Amen.

Sedro for the Epiphany of the Lord