This is the Ninth Day of Christmas
Eucharistic Readings for the Second Sunday after Christmas
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 84; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a; Matthew 2:13-15,19-23; or Luke 2:41-52; or Matthew 2:1-12
“In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” (Matthew 2: 1 and 2)
We have many selections to choose from today. My prayers have led me to again speak of the Magi, who follow a bright star that led them to the place where the King of Peace was born.
They bring gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh, (perhaps this is what makes us think there are 3). These are earthly elements for one who has a designated star, an element of the cosmos. The wise followers gave up any thought of ethnic pride being from some eastern kingdom. They recognized that God was doing something special for humanity through the Jewish people and they were glad to pay homage and have hope for the world.
I pray that we too may come to the realization that we should not have any pride in our so-called racial make-up, but be happy and thankful for being children of God. Merry Christmas: Day 9
May your Christened name be blessed forever. Merry Christmas; Day 8
We thank you Lord Jesus for being born like us, for us, and saving us. Merry Christmas: Day 7
If being forgiven is the greatest gift we can ever receive from someone, then it is also the greatest gift we can ever give to someone. Merry Christmas: Day 6
It is an extraordinary gift we have, to believe. All Christians need to live into what we believe. Merry Christmas: Day 5
We are never to hurt or harm children, only help them, teach them, save and love them. This is what Christmas is all about. Merry Christmas: Day 4
The testimony of John the apostle about our Lord Jesus is true; Believe. Merry Christmas: Day 3
Let us not take our hate or ill will for another with us to our mortal death. Merry Christmas: Day 2
Our being saved has as much to do with the birth of Jesus as it does his Resurrection from the dead. Merry Christmas: Day 1
As we listen to what the Spirit is saying to us, let us live to love, to serve, and to teach, while pondering anew what the Almighty can do. John
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