New Year: Liturgical Prayers

 New Year Prayers 

Opening Prayer: 

2nd January, Thursday: Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen

1 John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28 

Some priests question John: “Are you the Messiah, Elijah, or a prophet?”

Octave of Christmas, Tuesday, 31st December

 Octave of Christmas, 31st December

1 John 2:18-21 / John 1:1-18

Antichrists have appeared; They came from our ranks.

Dec 30th: Monday, Christmas Octave

Christmas Octave, 30th December

1 John 2:12-17 / Luke 2:36-40

Shun the world's attractions; The world passes; God alone remains

28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs

Christmas Octave: 28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs

1 John 1:5 - 2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18

We have been redeemed; Jesus' blood purifies us

New Year - Jan 1st - Feast of Mary, Mother of God

New Year: Quotes, Prayers, etc

Here is a collection of assorted quotations, stories and prayers to welcome in the new year.

Feast of the Holy Family - Dec 29th

28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs

 Christmas Octave: 28th December, Holy Innocents, Martyrs

1 John 1:5 - 2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18

We have been redeemed; Jesus' blood purifies us

St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, December 27

St. John, Apostle & Evangelist, December 27

1 John 1:1-4 / John 20:2-8

Eternal life becomes visible; We touched him with our hands.