A.D. 2057 December 23
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Collects
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year C
- Micah 5:2–5a
- Canticle 15 or Psalm 80:1–7
- Hebrews 10:5–10
- Luke 1:39–55 or 1:39–45
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 8; 84
- Isaiah 42:1–12 (optional)
- Revelation 12:1–10
1979 Lectionary — Year C
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