57.1 Lectionary Companion

December 10, 2023 – Second Sunday of Advent

December 10, 2023 – Second Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 40:1–11 Comfort my people; a voice cries: prepare the way of the Lord! Psalm 85:1–2, 8–13 God will speak peace; faithfulness and righteousness will meet. 2 Peter 3:8–15a God is patient with us, but the day of the Lord is coming. Mark 1:1–8 In the wilderness, John baptizes and proclaims the one to come.

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December 17, 2023 – Third Sunday of Advent

December 17, 2023 – Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11 The spirit of the Lord is upon me; I will rejoice in my Savior. Psalm 126 When the Lord restored our fortunes, we shouted with joy. or Luke 1:46b–55 My soul magnifies the Lord, who has done great things. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24 Rejoice, pray, give thanks; may God keep you until Christ’s coming. John 1:6–8, 19–28 John came to testify to the light, so that all might believe.

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December 24, 2023 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 24, 2023 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16 The Lord will build a house for David and his descendants. Luke 1:46b–55 My soul magnifies the Lord, who has done great things. or Psalm 89:1–4, 19–26 I will sing of God’s steadfast love and faithfulness to David. Romans 16:25–27 Glory to God for the mystery now revealed to all peoples! Luke 1:26–38 The angel Gabriel appears to Mary; her child will be God’s Son.

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