For Your Reflection:
SECOND SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
TODAY’S THEME 01/04/2026
Within the gospel reading’s profound words lies the simple message that God is revealed in a human person. Though we may try to understand how the Word existed with God from the beginning of time, the wonder we celebrate at Christmas is that the Word continues to dwell among us. Christ comes among us in the gathered assembly, the scriptures, the waters of new birth, and the bread and the wine. Through these ordinary gifts we receive the fullness of God’s grace and truth.
Prayer
Almighty God, you have filled all the earth with the light of your incarnate Word. By your grace empower us to reflect your light in all that we do, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
SUNDAYS IN JANUARY
JANUARY
4
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14;
John 1: [1-9]10-18
11
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29;
Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
18
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11,
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
25
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9;
I Corinthians 1:10-18,
Mathew 4:12-23
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14;
John 1: [1-9]10-18
11
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29;
Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
18
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11,
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
25
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9;
I Corinthians 1:10-18,
Mathew 4:12-23