Sunday, December 13, 2026

3rd Sunday of Advent: Bringing Joy Through Justice (B) 8

Questions

Adults: What work of justice could you do this week to bring someone joy?

Children: What could you do for someone this week to make them happy?

Key Passage

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation. (Isaiah 61:10)

First Reading • The Mission To The Afflicted

Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Christian Conduct; Blessing

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • John As Witness To The Light

John 1:6-8, 19-28 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)