A.D. 2024 December 8
The Second Sunday of 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.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year C
- The return of scattered Israel — Baruch 5 or The messenger refines and purifies — Malachi 3:1–4
- God’s tender compassion — Luke 1:68–79
- A harvest of righteousness — Philippians 1:3–11
- Prepare the way of the Lord — Luke 3:1–6
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year C
- The return of scattered Israel — Baruch 5 or The messenger refines and purifies — Malachi 3:1–4
- God’s tender compassion — Luke 1:68–79
- A harvest of righteousness — Philippians 1:3–11
- Prepare the way of the Lord — Luke 3:1–6
Liturgical Colors
Purple