Merry Christmas

For the first time since I was a boy, my family had a white Christmas.  And as my little sister said, after much thought, the snow was the greatest present of all.  This even after I hit her with a snowball.  Merry Christmas 4 days late!

O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of Thy only Son Jesus Christ; Grant that as we joyfully receive Him for our Redeemer, so may we with sure confidence behold Him when He shall come to be our Judge; Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

-THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER-

Almighty and everlasting God, Who hast made known the Incarnation of Thy Word by the testimony of a glorious star, which when the wise men beheld, they adored Thy majesty with gifts; grant that the star of Thy righteousness may always appear in our hearts, and our treasure consist in giving thanks to Thee.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

-THE GELASIAN SACRAMENTARY-