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Second Sunday of Advent 40 December 8 Prayer after Communion May the Sacrament we have received, O Lord our God, heal in us the wounds of that fault from which in a singular way you preserved Blessed Mary in her Immaculate Conception. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018 Reflection on the Gospel Jesus walked this earth, breathed the air, enjoyed the sunshine, had meaningful relationships, and ultimately suffered death. Though put to death by the state, he was raised up by God, giving us the paschal mystery. His story is not myth, make believe, or something we simply tell children so they will be nice to one another. On this Second Sunday of Advent we pause to reflect on Jesus’ historical circumstances and our own, knowing that death is not the end. —Living Liturgy™, Second Sunday of Advent 2018 Entrance Antiphon (Cf. Isaiah 30:19, 30) O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. Collect Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom December 9 41 gain us admittance to his company. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. All: Amen. Reading I (L 6) (Baruch 5:1-9) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Baruch Jerusalem, God will show your splendor. Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever: wrapped in the cloak of justice from God, bear on your head the mitre that displays the glory of the eternal name. For God will show all the earth your splendor: you will be named by God forever the peace of justice, the glory of God’s worship. Up, Jerusalem! stand upon the heights; look to the east and see your children gathered from the east and the west at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that they are remembered by God. Led away on foot by their enemies they left you: but God will bring them back to you borne aloft in glory as on royal thrones. For God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low, and that the age-old depths and gorges be filled to level ground, that Israel may advance secure in the glory of God. The forests and every fragrant kind of tree have overshadowed Israel at God’s command; for God is leading Israel in joy by the light of his glory, with his mercy and justice for company. The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. 42 December 9 Responsorial Psalm 126 Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 r. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. When the Lord brought back the captives of Zion, we were like men dreaming. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing. r. Then they said among the nations, “TheLord has done great things for them.” TheLord has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. r. Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the torrents in the southern desert. Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing. r. Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, they shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves. r. Reading II (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11) A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians Show yourselves pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Brothers and sisters: I pray always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now. December 9 43 I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Gospel (Luke 3:1-6) Alleluia (Luke 3:4, 6) v. Alleluia, alleluia. r. Alleluia, alleluia. v. Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God. r. W A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke All: Glory to you, O Lord. All flesh shall see the salvation of God. In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. 44 December 9 John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Prayer over the Offerings Be pleased, O Lord, with our humble prayers and offerings, and, since we have no merits to plead our cause, come, we pray, to our rescue with the protection of your mercy. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. Communion Antiphon (Baruch 5:5; 4:36) Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights, and behold the joy which comes to you from God. Prayer after Communion Replenished by the food of spiritual nourishment, we humbly beseech you, O Lord, that, through our partaking in this mystery, you may teach us to judge wisely the things of earth and hold firm to the things of heaven. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. 45 Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2018 Reflection on the Gospel We hear the preaching of John the Baptist today. We are moving toward the imminent coming of the Son of Man. John would have been a fine preacher of the fire and brimstone variety, motivating his audience to action. Three times different groups ask him, “What should we do?” And three times John has an answer founded in justice and mercy. Share with those who have not. This is fairly simple and straightforward advice. And because of it he was thought to be the Messiah. —Living Liturgy™, Third Sunday of Advent 2018 Entrance Antiphon (Philippians 4:4-5) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near. Collect O God, who see how your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord’s Nativity, enable us, we pray, to attain the joys of so great a salvation and to celebrate them always with solemn worship and glad rejoicing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. All: Amen. Reading I (L 9) (Zephaniah 3:14-18a) A reading from the Book of the Prophet Zephaniah The Lord will rejoice over you with gladness. Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! TheLord has removed the judgment against you he has turned away your enemies; 46 December 16 the King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst, you have no further misfortune to fear. On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem: Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged! TheLord , your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior; he will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, he will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals. The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 r. (6) Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel. God indeed is my savior; I am confident and unafraid. My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation. r. Give thanks to the Lord, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name. r. Sing praise to the Lord for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth. December 16 47 Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel! r. Reading II (Philippians 4:4-7) A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians The Lord is near. Brothers and sisters: Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all.
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