November 30, 2025

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1st Sunday of Advent: Putting On The Light Of Christ (A) 1
Key Passage
Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:12b)
Questions
Adults: What will you do during Advent so that others can see that you have put on the light of Jesus Christ?
Children: What will you do during Advent so that others can see the light of Jesus in you?

Readings

First Reading • Zion, The Messianic Capital
Isaiah 2:1-5 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Psalm
Psalms 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5, 6-7, 8-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Christian Use Of Time
Romans 13:11-14 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • The Need For Watchfulness
Matthew 24:37-44 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)