Sunday, December 13, 2009

Third Sunday in Advent

This Sunday, three candles are lighted, the two purple candles previously lighted and the pink, or joy, candle.

The reading from the Prophets is Isaiah 65:17-25.
The Epistle is 1 Thessalonians 5:(12-15)16-28

(Excerpt) Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thess.5:16-18

The Gospel is John 1:6-8,19-28 or John 3:23-30.
Psalm 126.

(Excerpt) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalm 126:5

Prepare to receive the gift of God, which is salvation by His Son, Jesus Christ.

2 comments:

Andrea said...

Blessings and prayers, andrea

vanilla said...

Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate your visits. Now, if I could only think of something for tomorrow!