A.D. 2003 December 7

The Second Sunday in Advent

Rafael López del Campo, *John the Baptist*, 1970, across from the Capitol of Puerto Rico, San Juan. Photograph: Malcolm Garret, 2020 July 15.

Acclamations

Celebrant: Surely the Lord cometh quickly;
People: Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Collects

Blessed Lord, who hast caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year C

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 92; 93
Sirach 39 or 39:1–11, 16–35
Acts 28:16–31

Evening Prayer

Prefaces

Because thou didst send thy beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.