Dec 3, 2024 · New Testament readings during Advent II remind God’s people to live in hope while they wait for the second advent of Jesus Christ. Romans 15:4 calls the church to endurance and hope, welcoming others into the family just like Jesus did.

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Dec 10, 2023 · The second Sunday of Advent gives us the opportunity to prepare our hearts in faithful waiting, celebrate the birth of Jesus, and ready ourselves for his second coming.

Advent 2 at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index.

5:1 Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. 5:2 Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God; put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting, 5:3 for …

Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded one towards another, according to Christ Jesus: that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the …

Jesus Now, Advent 2C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now. Rumors, for December 6, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." (Alternate lectionary texts.)

Jun 25, 2019 · In the Scripture Reading for the Second Sunday in Advent, the Lord calls His children -- the inhabitants of Jerusalem -- to return to him. Freed from sin, they must nevertheless mourn their past sins, but because of their spiritual pride …

Dec 8, 2024 · Advent 2 Collects & Readings The Second Sunday of Advent December 8 2024 Year C / Advent / Violet

Advent is a season observed in most Christian denominations as a time of waiting and preparation for both the celebration of Jesus's birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, often …