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John 1:1-18. Psalm 147 or 147:13-21. Download this page as a Word Document. This Sunday takes precedence over the three Holy Days which follow Christmas Day. As necessary, the observance of one, two, or all three of them, is postponed one day.
Dec 25, 2022 · The first Sunday after Christmas is known as the Feast of the Holy Family. It is a Christian celebration that focuses on the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and their journey to Egypt following Christ’s birth. This feast is typically observed on or near December 30th each year.
Sadly, by the first Sunday after Christmas, most people are tired of it all and grateful to see the holidays come to an end. They don’t want to hear any more Christmas music. They don’t want to talk about the birth of Jesus anymore.
Full text of the Revised Common Lectionary readings for Year A - Christmas - First Sunday after Christmas Day.
Feast of the Holy Family, Roman Catholic religious festival falling on the first Sunday after Christmas. Although major feast days dedicated to each member of the Holy Family— Jesus, Mary, and Joseph —also exist, the Feast of the Holy Family commemorates their life together, and the celebration focuses on religious family life.
First Sunday after Christmas. The Collect: Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may 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.
Marvin A. McMickle. December 26, 2010. Hebrews 2:10-18. The Scottish preacher James S. Stewart said, “God could not get to us until God got with us.” This is the heart of the Christian message and the center of our text for this Christmas season.
