A New Year Prayer
Holy Father,God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows.
We praise You for Your unequalled greatness.
1 John 2:22-28 / John 1:19-28
Some priests question John: “Are you the Messiah, Elijah, or a prophet?”
Octave of Christmas, 31st December
1 John 2:18-21 / John 1:1-18
Christmas Octave, 30th December
1 John 2:12-17 / Luke 2:36-40
Shun the world's attractions; The world passes; God alone remains
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
Greeting (See the Second Reading)
We are already the children of God; we need not be afraid in his presence. May the Lord Jesus be always with you.