Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

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T he S eason after E piphany

Departing to Serve

Benediction All-powerful Father, Christ your Son became man for us and was presented in the temple. May he free our hearts from sin and bring us into your presence, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ~ International Committee on English in the Liturgy, in William G. Storey, A Prayer Book of Catholic Devotions: Praying the Seasons and Feasts of the Church Year. Chicago, IL: Loyola Press, 2004. p. 68. Affirmation for the Day The Presentation of the Lord: Jesus is the light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of God’s people, Israel. Pray without Ceasing – Flash Prayer for the Day Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for being the light of salvation for the nations, and the glory and majesty of your people, Israel.