The Innocents

Almighty God, whose loving purposes cannot be frustrated by the wickedness of men, so that even infants may glorify you by their deaths: strengthen us by your grace, that by the innocency of our lives and the constancy of our faith even to death, we may glorify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(AAPB p291)

Christmas 1

Lord our God, you have given us as our example the life of Jesus in his home: grant that all Christian families may be so bound together in love and service that we may rejoice together, in your heavenly home; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen .
(AAPB p189)

Christmas 2

(Use Circumcision) Almighty God, whose blessed Son was circumcised and for man’s sake became obedient to the Law: purify our hearts and all our members, so that we may die to all sinful desires and in all things obey your holy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Epiphany 1

Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that we may perceive and know what things we ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to perform them; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(AAPB p222)