Christmas daybook, 3: treasure all these things

My Christmas daybook for these 12 days of celebrating. Join me, won't you? 

(see previous Christmas daybook 2015 posts here)

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look

Classical Paintings in Modern Life by Alexey Kondakov - source

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read

Luke 2:41-52 / Colossians 3:12-17:

His mother treasured all these things in her heart. / And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

all readings for the day: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 • Psalm 148 • Colossians 3:12-17 • Luke 2:41-52

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pray

O Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.(source)

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listen

Still, Still, Still by The Lower Lights

(Also, feel free to listen with me to my ever-evolving Christmastide playlist. If you're looking for sappy, even sometimes cheesy, but fun Christmas music try my Christmas Eve (for my Momma) playlist. )

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do

Listen to the recording of King's College Chapel's annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on BBC Radio 4 (streaming audio available for 26 more days)

Download the program and read along with family or friends.

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In case you missed it, here's a helpful post I wrote a couple of years ago: 12 ways to savor the 12 days of Christmas.

(see all Christmas daybook posts from 2014 here)