On the Second Sunday after Christmas Day the (0) Fool, the arcana for the liturgical season of Christmas, remains alone among the upper arcana, yet not alone, for the solar light shines upon him and prevents him from erring in his way as he journeys through the Land of the Shadow of Death. The golden coin of the Ace of Pentacles may be used to represent that golden light shining in the dark places of this earthly realm, and if you choose, the Ace of Swords that commemorates the Circumcision of Christ may be displayed until Epiphany so that the two aces stand on either side of the lonesome (0) Fool.
The Collect
ALMIGHTY God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word; Grant that the same light enkindled in our hearts may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, 1928 edition
Old Testament Reading
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Isaiah 9:2
New Testament Reading
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
John 9:5
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