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January 02, 2026 Friday 2 January 2026 - Make straight the way of the Lord
Friday 2 January 2026
Today is Friday the 2nd of January, the feast of Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, in the season of Christmas.
The Porter’s Gate sings, ‘He Comes’. How does this song speak to you?
He comes, the Lord's anointed One
And we shall see His face
As clear as if the rising sun
Poured out the light of grace
He comes, and we shall hear His voice
Not as some distant sound
But tones that make the heart rejoice
When love, long lost, is found
He comes, not to the wise and great
But to the bound and poor
So low Himself that potentates
Must kneel to pass His door
He comes, with favor in his hands
Our empty souls to fill
To make a highway through the sands
And bid thе storms be still
He comes, and wе shall come to him
Set free from ancient chains
Adorned in mercy's diadem
To glory in His reign
He comes, the Lord, as one of us
He comes to judge the earth
How wonderful, how glorious
His long awaited birth
Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John.
John 1:19-28
This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, ‘I am not the Messiah.’ And they asked him, ‘What then? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ ‘Are you the prophet?’ He answered, ‘No.’ Then they said to him, ‘Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?’ He said,
‘I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness,
“Make straight the way of the Lord”’,
as the prophet Isaiah said.
Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, ‘Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?’ John answered them, ‘I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.’ This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing.
In today’s reading, we try to imagine that we are standing on the banks of the Jordan River in Bethany looking at John the Baptist surrounded by the Priests and Levites sent by the Jews from Jerusalem. What do you most notice about John?

Now, we focus on John’s responses to the questions. Listen to his words and notice your own responses and feelings:

“I am not the Messiah.”

“I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness,
‘Make straight the way of the Lord.’”

“I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” 

As you listen to the reading again, let the scene unfolds. Notice John’s devotion to the one who is to come after him.
John 1:19-28
This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, ‘I am not the Messiah.’ And they asked him, ‘What then? Are you Elijah?’ He said, ‘I am not.’ ‘Are you the prophet?’ He answered, ‘No.’ Then they said to him, ‘Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?’ He said,
‘I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness,
“Make straight the way of the Lord”’,
as the prophet Isaiah said.
Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, ‘Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?’ John answered them, ‘I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.’ This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing.
We hear John proclaim, “Make straight the way of the Lord.” How might these words be relevant to you today? What might need to be changed or challenged or smoothed out on your path of faith?

Perhaps these words can help to form a new year’s resolution...
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
14min
January 01, 2026 Thursday 1 January 2026 - Glorifying and praising God
Thursday 1 January 2026
Today is Thursday the 1st of January, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
Juliano Ravanello sings Alma Redemptoris Mater: ‘Loving Mother of God’. As we begin the year afresh, let the music help you to recognise the presence of Christ with you today. What are you grateful for as you step into this new year?
Alma Redemptoris Mater, quæ pervia cæli
Porta manes, et stella maris, succurre cadenti,
Surgere qui curat populo: tu quæ genuisti,
Natura mirante, tuum sanctum Genitorem
Virgo prius ac posterius, Gabrielis ab ore
Sumens illud Ave, peccatorum miserere.
Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke.
Luke 2:16-21
So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
The Pray As You Go team would like to wish you a very happy new year, full of grace and peace. Today, we start our new year with the beginning of Jesus’s life. We spend time with this reading in honour of Mary the Mother of God.

Come once again, to the stable where we find the Holy Family; Mary, Joseph and the child, Jesus lying in the manger.
Try to imagine that you can see this scene through Mary’s eyes... imagine the arrival of the shepherds as they tumble through the stable door... breathless... excited... dazed perhaps from their encounter with the angels in the fields.

You watch their faces as they find and surround the child.

Now listen to the shepherd’s voices as they spill out the news announced by the angels... born to you this day...a Saviour who is Christ the Lord...a babe in swaddling bands...lying in a manger...glory to God in the highest!

Imagine what it is like for Mary as she hears these words for the first time and begins to treasure and ponder them in her heart.

Watch the departure of the shepherds as they return to the fields. Listen to the quietness of the stable...then the conversation between Mary and Joseph. Perhaps they too, gaze at Jesus with wonderment.

We remain with Mary and Joseph, eight days later, when it is time to circumcise their child. His name already given to Mary by the angel before he was conceived in the womb... Jesus.

Now take a moment to begin the new year in praise of the name of Jesus. How has his name become special to you?

Spend these final moments of prayer by imagining once again that you are with Mary. You might like to share with her some of the things about Jesus, that you love to ponder and treasure in your heart.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
13min
December 31, 2025 Wednesday 31 December 2025 - Anointed by the Holy One
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Today is Wednesday the 31st of December, in the season of Christmas.
The monks of Pluscarden Abbey sing Laetetur cor quaerentium: Let the heart of those who seek the Lord rejoice; seek the Lord and be strengthened, seek his face always. Entering into prayer today, acknowledge the ways you are seeking the Lord, seeking his face, looking for the signs of his presence in your life, gently guiding you in truth and peace and love.
Laetetur cor quaerentium Dominum:
quaerite Dominum, et confirmamini:
quaerite faciem eius semper.
Confitemini Domino, et invocate nomen ejus:
annuntiate intergentes opera eius.
Today’s reading is from the First Letter of John.
1 John 2:18-21
Children, it is the last hour! As you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. From this we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But by going out they made it plain that none of them belongs to us. But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and all of you have knowledge. I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and you know that no lie comes from the truth.
Today we continue to listen to John’s letter as he addresses the Christians in the churches of (most likely) Ephesus and Asia Minor. He is writing to them to encourage and reassure them in their faith, also to protect them from the false teachings that were around.
Where do you most need encouragement and reassurance in your faith journey at present?

John speaks of those who were with the fellowship for a season but left, opposing the teachings of Christ, which must have been disappointing and troubling for these early believers.
Have there been times when you have experienced disappointments within your own community of faith? Take a moment to acknowledge these with the Lord.

‘But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and all of you have knowledge.’ Can you identify with this anointing? As you listen again, perhaps ask God to show you how his holy presence is active in your life...
1 John 2:18-21
Children, it is the last hour! As you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. From this we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But by going out they made it plain that none of them belongs to us. But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and all of you have knowledge. I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and you know that no lie comes from the truth.
John is writing not to correct the believers but to reassure them that they do know the truth. As we come to an end of our prayer time today, reflect on a moment when you have encountered or deepened the truth of Jesus Christ in your life during the past year.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
12min
December 30, 2025 Tuesday 30 December 2025 - The love of the Father
Tuesday 30 December 2025
Today is Tuesday the 30th of December, in the season of Christmas.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo sing Uqinisil’Ubaba: After travelling the whole world, I still come to the same truth that I left at home: God is truth! So why do you doubt? Don’t doubt, hold on to him and place your hope in him. Listen to God because he is truth.
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Today’s reading is from the First Letter of John.
1 John 2:12-17
I am writing to you, little children,
because your sins are forgiven on account of his name.
I am writing to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young people,
because you have conquered the evil one.
I write to you, children,
because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young people,
because you are strong
and the word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world; for all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in riches—comes not from the Father but from the world. And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live for ever.
In John’s letter, he addresses four groups of people: little children, children, young people and fathers. These titles refer not just to age, but to the stages of spiritual maturity among the community. Where might you place yourself? Or perhaps you feel you belong to more than one group. For example, being a spiritual mother or father, as well as being a child of God.

John’s words may serve us as a reminder of what our faith means to us or meant to us in the early days of our faith.
‘I am writing to you, little children,
    because your sins are forgiven on account of his name.’
Can you remember how it felt when you knew that your sins had been forgiven?

As you listen to these words again, listen with your heart, as if receiving this letter personally. Notice which words most move you.
1 John 2:12-17
I am writing to you, little children,
because your sins are forgiven on account of his name.
I am writing to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I am writing to you, young people,
because you have conquered the evil one.
I write to you, children,
because you know the Father.
I write to you, fathers,
because you know him who is from the beginning.
I write to you, young people,
because you are strong
and the word of God abides in you,
and you have overcome the evil one.
Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world; for all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in riches—comes not from the Father but from the world. And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live for ever.
‘And the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live forever.’
Take a moment to think about the desires of the world, compared to the desire for the Lord and for doing his will.
In the quiet now, speak with the Lord about something from John’s letter that has moved you.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
13min
December 29, 2025 Monday 29 December 2025 - Do not fear
Monday 29 December 2025
Today is Monday the 29th of December, the feast of Saint Thomas Becket, in the season of Christmas.
Jon Guerra sings, ‘I See the Birds’. How does this song speak to you of God’s care for you?
Do not be anxious about your life
I heard you say to me
You dress the lilies
You leave the weeds
The sower of the seed
Am I in charge of my own mind
Or is it in charge of me?
I see the birds up in the air
I know you feed them
I know you care
So won't you teach me
How I mean more to you than them
In times of trouble
Be my help again
You've held me sturdy
You've led me on
Through years of joy and grief
So don't you leave me
All on my own
You know me, Lord
I'm weak
I see the birds up in the air
I know you feed them
I know you care
So won't you teach me
How I mean more to you than them
In times of trouble
Be my help again
Oh, be my help again
Don't you worry, child
Don't you worry, child
He won't leave you by yourself
In times of trouble, he's your help
Don't you worry, child
Don't you worry, child
He won't leave you by yourself
In times of trouble, he's your help
Don't you worry, child
Don't you worry, child
He won't leave you by yourself
In times of trouble, he's your help
He won't leave you by yourself
In times of trouble, he's your help
I'm letting go of my own life
I'm letting go again
I see the birds up in the air
I know you feed them
I know you care
So won't you teach me
How I mean more to you than them
In times of trouble
Be my help again
Be ever present
Lord, won't you be my closest friend
In times of trouble
Be my help again
Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew.
Matthew 10:28-33
Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground unperceived by your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.
‘Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.
As we begin our time of prayer, we mark the feast of St Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Our reading begins with the words of Jesus, “Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.”
Take a moment to let these perhaps startling but also reassuring words sink in.

Jesus continues to describe the great care of his heavenly Father; as one who even notices when sparrows fall...and as one who has counted the number of hairs on your head...
What does it mean to you to know that God cares deeply for you in every aspect of your life?

We might feel surprised or overwhelmed by this incredible care of our heavenly Father, or perhaps full of gratitude, bring your response now to God in a moment of quiet.

As you listen to the reading again, try to imagine that the Lord is saying these words to you personally.
Matthew 10:28-33
Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground unperceived by your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.
‘Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.
Twice in the reading, Jesus encourages us not to fear, so as we approach the end of our prayer time today, speak with him about some of the things that make you feel anxious or afraid and imagine that you place these things into the loving care of the one who counts the hairs on your head.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
13min
December 28, 2025 Sunday 28 December 2025 - Two kings
Sunday 28 December 2025
Today is Sunday the 28th of December, the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Josh Garrels sings, ‘What Child is This?’ Take a moment to ponder the new-born Jesus, who entered into our world in such a fragile way.
What Child is this who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Why lay He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians fear for sinners here
The silent word is pleading
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh
Come peasant king to own Him
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
Nails, spears shall pierce Him through
The cross he bore for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh
The Babe, the Son of Mary
The Babe, the Son of Mary
Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew.
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.’ Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfil what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I have called my son.’
When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.’ Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee. There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, ‘He will be called a Nazorean.’
Two kings. One a young child – poor, vulnerable, not yet even aware of his lineage as a true Son of David. The other a powerful, ambitious, ruthless man ruling as King over Israel through Rome. Yet Jesus does not go unnoticed by him. Ponder how it is that simply the presence of Jesus evokes such a response from Herod.
How might this presence of Jesus invite us to respond, perhaps in the parts of our life where we like to rule?
As you hear again of Joseph’s response to God in the events of his life, stand in his shoes and seek to understand more deeply all that gave him impetus to act.
Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.’ Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfil what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I have called my son.’
When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.’ Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee. There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, ‘He will be called a Nazorean.’
‘There he made his home.’ Speak with Jesus about where you need to find ‘home’ in these days.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
14min
December 27, 2025 Saturday 27 December 2025 - Good news of God's love
Saturday 27 December 2025
Welcome to the Saturday Examen.
As you settle to prayer, pause for a moment and notice how you are … how you honestly are … and let God respond with love to you … you are totally, completely, deeply loved.

This week we have been invited to share the experiences of those involved in Jesus’ birth … to be people who believe what God might do … to speak of God’s working in our time… to gaze upon a newborn who is our good news of God’s love. What of this has left you most thankful?

As you recall the events of your week, invite God to show you where you have experienced encouragement in difficulty … welcomed Jesus though little and vulnerable … or seen the Word break through with light and peace?

Where might you have felt resistance to where God might be breaking into your life?

Sit with God with what you have gathered from the week, letting God’s love hold it all…
Looking ahead to the coming week and all it brings, ask from God what you need …

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
9min
December 26, 2025 Friday 26 December 2025 - Wisdom and right speaking
Friday 26 December 2025
Today is Friday the 26th of December, the feast of Saint Stephen.
The Porter’s Gate sings, ‘Benedictus’.
God in all your tender compassion
The dawn from on high, it will break on us
Shining on those living in shadow
Guiding our feet into the way of peace

You will guide our feet
You will guide our feet
You will guide our feet into peace
Today’s reading is from the Book of Acts.
Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59
Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and others of those from Cilicia and Asia, stood up and argued with Stephen. But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
When they heard these things, they became enraged and ground their teeth at Stephen. But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!’ But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’
Mentioned in this reading are two very different people– Stephen and Saul. One is full of grace and power who bears good news for everyone; the other beginning his leadership as one who would destroy those belonging to the Early Church. Imagine what it would be like to be in the company of each one.
Both attract followers. What might draw you to follow Stephen and Saul? What might God want you to notice about your responses?
Stephen spoke truth that led to his martyrdom. As you hear the scripture again, pray for those whose steady witness to Christ is leading them to be persecuted.
Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59
Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and others of those from Cilicia and Asia, stood up and argued with Stephen. But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
When they heard these things, they became enraged and ground their teeth at Stephen. But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!’ But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’
The Spirit gives wisdom and right speaking. Ask the Spirit for this grace where you need it in life at this time.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
12min
December 25, 2025 Thursday 25 December 2025 - The light shines in the darkness
Thursday 25 December 2025
Today is Thursday the 25th of December, the feast of the Nativity of the Lord.
The University of Johannesburg Choir sings, ‘My Lord Has Come’ by Will Todd. As you listen, take a moment to place yourself in the Nativity scene... let your senses experience the moment in its fullness...
Shepherds, called by angels,
called by love and angels:
No place for them but a stable.
My Lord has come.
Sages, searching for stars,
searching for love in heaven;
No place for them but a stable.
My Lord has come.
His love will hold me,
his love will cherish me,
love will cradle me.
Lead me, lead me to see him,
sages and shepherds and angels;
No place for me but a stable.
My Lord has come.
Today’s reading is from the Gospel of John.
John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
A very happy Christmas from the team at Pray As You Go! Today we celebrate a birth. The arrival of the eternal Word in time and space … flesh, bones, blood, pitched among us … intimate with life and the messiness of living … and death itself … born because he loves each one of us. Simply sit with this. Let those words settle deep within…
A word needs breath, shape, purpose. Picture this newborn baby, Jesus. Here is a person with breath, body and a purpose yet to unfold throughout his life. What might you want to say to him as you see him little, vulnerable …
As you listen once more to the reading, let this Word, who is life and light, be heard in you …
John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
Gaze on this newborn, this Word made flesh and let him know your heart’s longing for him at this time.
We end our time on this Christmas day with ‘Joy to the World’, by One Hope Project.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let Earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare him room,
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains,
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness
And wonders of his love
And wonders of his love
And wonders of his love
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be
World without end
Amen
...more
14min
December 24, 2025 Wednesday 24 December 2025 - Light and peace
Wednesday 24 December 2025
Today is Wednesday the 24th of December, in the 4th week of Advent.
The Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir sing 'Lux Aurumque' by Eric Whitacre: “Light, warm and heavy as pure gold, and the angels sing softly to the newborn babe”. Can you hear the picture of Christ’s light in this song?
Lux,
Calida gravisque pura velut aurum
Et canunt angeli molliter
modo natum.
Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Luke.
Luke 1:67-79
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy:
‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
for he has looked favourably on his people and redeemed them.
He has raised up a mighty saviour for us
in the house of his servant David,
as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,
that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us.
Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors,
and has remembered his holy covenant,
the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham,
to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies,
might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness
before him all our days.
And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
to give knowledge of salvation to his people
by the forgiveness of their sins.
By the tender mercy of our God,
the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.’
Can you remember a time of watching dawn arrive? The light stealing into the shadows… the sun gradually breaking open the darkness and revealing what was unseen. In what ways might light and peace be gently breaking upon you and your life at this time?
The Saviour’s way was being prepared for his arrival. How are you and God together preparing for his Son to come among us?
As you hear again Zechariah’s Spirit-filled words, how might your heart be drawn to bless God?
Luke 1:67-79
Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy:
‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
for he has looked favourably on his people and redeemed them.
He has raised up a mighty saviour for us
in the house of his servant David,
as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old,
that we would be saved from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us.
Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors,
and has remembered his holy covenant,
the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham,
to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies,
might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness
before him all our days.
And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High;
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways,
to give knowledge of salvation to his people
by the forgiveness of their sins.
By the tender mercy of our God,
the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.’
In this final day of waiting for Jesus to once more steal among us in quiet, hidden, unexpected ways, speak with him about your hopes for his arriving anew.
O Wisdom
Lord and Ruler
Root of Jesse
Key of David
Rising Sun
King of the Nations
Emmanuel
Come, Lord Jesus
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