A.D. 2026 December 13
The Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Collects
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
- Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
- Psalm 126 or Canticle 15
- I Thessalonians 5:16–24
- John 1:6–8, 19–28
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 103
- Amos 9:11–15 (optional)
- John 3:22–30
Other lectionaries
1979 Lectionary — Year B
- Isaiah 65:17–25
- Psalm 126 or Canticle 15
- I Thessalonians 5:12–28 or 5:16–28
- John 1:6–8, 19–28 or John 3:23–30
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 triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.
Liturgical Colors
Purple (Rose optional)