The Epiphany of the Lord

The Readings

Available from the USCCB here.

First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13

Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Second Reading Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Gospel Matthew 2:1-12

Prayers of the Faithful

• For Pope Francis, our clergy and all religious.  May they be the light of hope for those they serve, We pray: Hear us, Lord Emmanuel.
• For the newly elected and all world leaders: May they lead their citizens with faith in the light of Jesus our Savior, We pray: Hear us, Lord Emmanuel.
• For all expectant mothers: May the Light of Christ illuminate their hearts and minds to accept the gift of new life with joy, We pray: Hear us, Lord Emmanuel.
• For those gathered here, those joining us from home, and those unable to attend the Celebration of the Eucharist, We pray: Hear us, Lord Emmanuel.
• For those enduring this cold Winter weather, may they feel the radiant light of Jesus from those supporting them in their time of need, We pray: Hear us, Lord Emmanuel.
• For John Schwendinger; Gene Weber; Lucille A. Donner; Roger & Lois Gerardy; Joan Higley; Melvin Schuster; Tim Jamison; Grayson Dall; Barb Setter; and all the faithful departed, We pray: Hear us, Lord Emmanuel.

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

A Prayer for During the Pandemic

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
We turn to you today as your beloved children.
We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
as you did at the wedding in Cana.

Pray for us, loving Mother,
and gain for our nation and world,
and for all our families and loved ones,
the protection of your holy angels,
that we may be spared the worst of this illness.

For those already afflicted,
we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.
Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful,
wipe away their tears and help them to trust.

In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind.
Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.

We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,
health of the sick and cause of our joy.

Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,
keep us in the embrace of your arms,
help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.