Second Sunday of Advent
Watchword for the week — Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Matthew 3:2
Sunday, December 4 — Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72
Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. Ezekiel 34:12
Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11
Great Shepherd, may your loving arms wrap around us in this time of reflection. You have led us to still waters in the midst of turmoil. We follow your leading, and rest in your green pastures. Amen.