Bible readings for Sunday, January 3, Fifth Day of the Fast of the Nativity, Seventh Sunday of Advent, are: Isaiah 51:15-52:3; Hebrews 13:18-25; Luke 22:24-30.
Luke 22:24-30
A dispute also arose among them as to which one of them was to be regarded as the greatest. But he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
“You are those who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom, so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Hebrews 13:18-25
Pray for us; we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you very soon.
Now may the God of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among us[a] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been set free; and if he comes in time, he will be with me when I see you. Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings. Grace be with all of you.
READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE (SUNDAY, JANUARY 5) ՝
Titus 2:11-15; Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:8-14
READINGS FOR CHRISTMAS AND EPIPHANY (MONDAY, JANUARY 6)
Titus 2:1-15; Matthew 1:18-25
BLESSING OF WATER
1 Corinthians 10:1-4; Matthew 3:1-17