Second Sunday of Advent
Watchword for the Week — He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom. Isaiah 40:11
Sunday, December 10 — Isaiah 40:1–11; Psalm 85:1–2,8–13
2 Peter 3:8–15a; Mark 1:1–8
Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herders and my herders; for we are kindred.” Genesis 13:8
Paul wrote: There are many members, yet one body. 1 Corinthians 12:20
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.