Sunday, January 18, 2026
2nd Sunday in Epiphany / Confession of Peter
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
From the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. malachi 1:11
Antiphon
The Lord has shown forth his glory: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
45
First Lesson
Gen 18
Second Lesson
Matt 16:13-20
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. isaiah 60:3
Psalms
46
First Lesson
Jer 17
Second Lesson
1 Cor 1:26—2 end
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty Father, who inspired Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep your Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and follow the one Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.