A.D. 2025 December 13

The Saturday Before the Third Sunday of Advent

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A

Hannah sings in praise of God’s fidelity — I Samuel 2:1–8
God lifts up those bowed down — Psalm 146:5–10
The day of the Lord like a thief in the night — I Thessalonians 5:1–11
The death of John the Baptist — Mark 6:14–29

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A

Hannah sings in praise of God’s fidelity — I Samuel 2:1–8
God lifts up those bowed down — Psalm 146:5–10
The proclamation of John the Baptist — Luke 3:1–18

Liturgical Colors

Purple