Third Sunday in Advent

Gaudete

Today's readings are: Isaiah 40:1-8, Psalm 85, 1Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 11:2-10

The Introit is Psalm 85:1-2, 6, 8; antiphon: Philippians 4:4-5

The Collect of the Day
Lord Jesus Christ, we implore You to hear our prayers and to lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 
   

The daily readings for this week are: December 13: Is. 29:15–30:14; Rev. 1:1–20; 14: Is. 30:15–26; Rev. 2:1–29; 15: Is. 30:27–31:9; Rev. 3:1–22; 16: Is. 32:1–20; Rev. 4:1–11; 17: Is. 33:1–24; Rev. 5:1–14; 18: Is. 34:1–2, 8–35:10; Rev. 6:1–17; 19: Is. 40:1–17; Rev. 7:1–17.