Feast
The Circumcision of Christ
[January 1]
ALMIGHTY God, who madest thy blessed Son to be circumcised, and obedient to the law for man; Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts, we may in all things obey thy blessed will; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: Sacramentary of Bishop Gregory of Rome [ca 600AD]. Circumcision was required eight days after birth. Some now call this day "The Holy Name". New Year's Day is of pagan origin. It is based on Romans ii. 29, Collosians iii. 5, and Titus ii. 12
Philippians ii. 9. St. Luke ii. 15
For the Homily this Holy Day, 2007, I commend
by Dr. Toon of the Prayer Book Society
Other Homilies
"his name was called JESUS"
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