A.D. 2015 December 6
The Second Sunday in Advent
Rafael López del Campo, John the Baptist, 1970, across from the Capitol of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 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 90
- Sirach 38 or 38:1–15, 24–34
- Acts 28:1–15
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.
Liturgical Colours
Purple
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 326
Johannes of Ljubljana, Saint Nicholas Saves Three Innocents, 1443, National Gallery of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold