A.D. 2017 December 10

The Second Sunday in Advent

Acclamations

Celebrant: Surely the Lord is coming soon.
People: Amen. Come Lord Jesus!

Collects

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year B

Isaiah 40:1–11
Psalm 85
II Peter 3:8–18
Mark 1:1–8

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 103
Sirach 46
Revelation 2:18–3:6

Evening Prayer

Psalm 104
Isaiah 53
Luke 13:10–35

Prefaces

Because you sent your 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 glory to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

Liturgical Colors

Purple