The Holy Innocents

We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents Of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Book of Common Prayer 1979

1 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side
—let Israel now say—
2 if it had not been the Lord who was on our side,
when our enemies attacked us,
3 then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us;
4 then the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us;
5 then over us would have gone
the raging waters.
8 Our help is in the name of the Lord
who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 124 New Revised Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading) Jeremiah 31:15-17 – Revelation 21:1-7 - Matthew 2:13-18