Jan 3rd, Friday: Holy Name of Jesus

January 3, Friday

1 John 2:29 - 3:6 / John 1:29-34

John identifies Jesus: “There is the Lamb of God.”

Dec 30, 2024-Jan 4, 2025

 Dec 30, 2024 –Jan 4, 2025:

New Year Resources

    

A New Year Prayer

Holy Father,

God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows.

We praise You for Your unequalled greatness.

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.