Readings for the Week

Reading for Sunday, December 8:

Is 2:1-5: In a vision the prophet sees the promise of salvation being fulfilled.   The Word of the Lord is personified; He shall Judge. Let us walk in the light of the Lord.

Rom 13:11-14: The apostle urges us to come out of the darkness of sin into the protective light – Jesus is the light.

Mt 24:37-44: We must always be prepared for the coming of Christ for no one knows the day or hour. Even though we are prepared, His coming will be unexpected; we must not be caught off guard.

Today’s Message: Let us give thanks for the great feast prepared for us in which God’s glory is revealed.

Readings for Week of December 8:

Sunday             First Sunday of Advent: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44

Monday             Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 8:5-11

Tuesday           Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday     Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6;
                            Mt 15:29-37

Thursday         Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday               Saint Nicholas, Bishop: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31

Saturday          Memorial of Saint Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor of the Church: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-2,
                          3-4, 5-6; Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8

Sunday            Second Sunday of Advent: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3:1-12