Worship the Christ
Prayer
Contemporary Lectionary Prayers
Cycle B
Gospel Note:
Why are they called "wise?" The wise men were more than men
who studied the stars. History has called them wise men because
they made a quest for God. Today, people are wise if they seek
God in Christ. The foolish seek other gods -- power, prestige,
possessions. In addition, wise men follow guidance. They saw a
result of humble acceptance of guidance, they reached the Christ-
child, wise men then and now worship the King.
Liturgical Color:
White
Suggested Hymns:
God, Whose Almighty Word
When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known
To Jordan Came The Christ, Our Lord
Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
Christ, Whose Glory Fills The Skies
O Christ, You Are The Light And Day
The Epiphany Of Our Lord
Something unusual caught their eye, Lord.
Who knows how long the wise men had been
searching the skies?
The star appeared in the east and they
decided to follow it.
They were led to Bethlehem where they found
the one they were looking for!
It was Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Our search for meaning has brought us to
this place, Lord. Here we find Jesus, the Savior
of the world.
However, the search does not end in this place,
does it?
You invite us to enter into the lives of others
by bringing them support, encouragement and hope
for the future.
This is the way we bring our gifts
to the Christ-child.
This is the way we please Our Father in heaven.
This is the way we experience
true and lasting joy.
Amen.
Why are they called "wise?" The wise men were more than men
who studied the stars. History has called them wise men because
they made a quest for God. Today, people are wise if they seek
God in Christ. The foolish seek other gods -- power, prestige,
possessions. In addition, wise men follow guidance. They saw a
result of humble acceptance of guidance, they reached the Christ-
child, wise men then and now worship the King.
Liturgical Color:
White
Suggested Hymns:
God, Whose Almighty Word
When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known
To Jordan Came The Christ, Our Lord
Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
Christ, Whose Glory Fills The Skies
O Christ, You Are The Light And Day
The Epiphany Of Our Lord
Something unusual caught their eye, Lord.
Who knows how long the wise men had been
searching the skies?
The star appeared in the east and they
decided to follow it.
They were led to Bethlehem where they found
the one they were looking for!
It was Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Our search for meaning has brought us to
this place, Lord. Here we find Jesus, the Savior
of the world.
However, the search does not end in this place,
does it?
You invite us to enter into the lives of others
by bringing them support, encouragement and hope
for the future.
This is the way we bring our gifts
to the Christ-child.
This is the way we please Our Father in heaven.
This is the way we experience
true and lasting joy.
Amen.
