December 08, 2024

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Immaculate Conception 689

Key Passage

Ephesians 1:4 (chosen by God)

Questions

Adults: How has faith in Jesus transformed your life?

Children: Who in your family has helped you have faith in Jesus?

First Reading • The Fall

Genesis 3:9-15, 20 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • The Father's Plan For Salvation

Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • Announcement Of The Birth Of Jesus

Luke 1:26-38 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

2nd Sunday of Advent: Prayer Of Repentance (C) 6

Key Passage

John went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. (Luke 3:3)

Questions

Adults: In what areas of your life do you need God's forgiveness right now? What Advent practice would assist you in expressing your repentance?

Children: What do you want to ask God to forgive you for? What can you do during Advent to show you are sorry?

First Reading • Jerusalem Consoled

Baruch 5:1-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Gratitude And Hope

Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • John The Baptist

Luke 3:1-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)