December 01, 2024

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1st Sunday of Advent: The Habit Of Prayer (C) 3

Key Passage

Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. (Luke 21:36)

Questions

Adults: What have been the strengths of your prayer life? What habit of prayer could you strengthen during this Advent season?

Children: What prayers will you say each day and each week during Advent?

Readings

First Reading • Restoration Of Jerusalem

Jeremiah 33:14-16 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10+14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Plea For Growth In Holiness

1 Thessalonians 3:12–4:2 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • Coming Of The Son Of Man

Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)