Commemorations Of Other Events Recorded In Scripture

The following events recording in Scripture have also been commemorated throughout the history of the church. These days of commemoration call the church's attention to events and portions of Scripture that otherwise may be overlooked. Holy Innocents. On this commemoration, observed on December 28, the church recalls the slaughter of all the innocent children by Herod, in his attempt to kill the baby Jesus. Appropriate readings include Jeremiah 31:15-17; Psalm 124; 1 Peter 4:12-19; and Matthew 2:13-18. An appropriate prayer is as follows: We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by order of 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, now and forever. Amen. Confession of St. Peter. Observed on January 18, this…