The prayers for the 7th day within the Octave have some intriguing phrases.
The Collect reads that “God… who, in the Nativity of your Son, established the beginning and fulfillment of all religion.” What does this mean in light of the covenant that was made with Abraham and the covenant that was made with the people of Israel at Mount Sinai? Is Judaism not a religion?
The Prayer over the Offerings asks that “we may do fitting homage to your divine majesty.” The dictionary indicates that “pay homage” is the usual expression.
The Prayer after Communion prays that “your people… with the needed solace of things that pass away may strive with ever deepened trust for things eternal.”
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