Sunday, December 8, 2024

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Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Immaculate Conception 689
Questions
Adults: How has faith in Jesus transformed your life?
Children: Who in your family has helped you have faith in Jesus?
Key Passage
Ephesians 1:4 (chosen by God)

Readings

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

Readings

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)