Sunday, December 8, 2019

2nd Sunday of Advent: Our Need to Change (A) 4
Key Passage
This is the one [John the Baptist] of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." (Matthew 3:3)
Questions
Adults: What do you need to change so that others can learn from watching you that Christ walks among us?
Children: What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus?

Readings

First Reading • The Rule of Emmanuel
Isaiah 11:1-10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Psalm
Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Prayer of Encouragement
Romans 15:4-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • John the Baptist
Matthew 3:1-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Immaculate Conception 689
Key Passage
Ephesians 1:4 (chosen by God)
Questions
Adults: How has faith in Jesus transformed your life?
Children: Who in your family has helped you have faith in Jesus?

Readings

First Reading • The Fall
Genesis 3:9-15, 20 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Psalm
Psalms 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • The Father's Plan for Salvation
Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Announcement of the Birth of Jesus
Luke 1:26-38 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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See: Mary, Mother of God