We are nearing the end of this season of the church year. Tonight we light the pink candle (Su is ecstatic). This candle calls to mind the Shepherds and their rejoicing after they had seen the Christ Child.
We also celebrate the Feast of St. Lucia of Syracuse on December 13th.
Here are the Readings and Collect for the week in pdf form. [download id=”5582″]
Sunday
Psalm 63:1-8(9-11), 98 * 103
Isaiah 13:6-13 Hebrews 12:18-29
John 3:22-30
Monday
Psalm 41, 52 * 44
Isaiah 8:16-9:1 2 Peter 1:1-11
Luke 22:39-53
Tuesday
Psalm 45 * 47, 48
Isaiah 9:1-7 2 Peter 1:12-21
Luke 22:54-69
Wednesday
Psalm 119:49-72 * 49,(53)
Isaiah 9:8-17 2 Peter 2:1-10a
Mark 1:1-8
Thursday
Psalm 50 * [59, 60] or 33
Isaiah 9:18-10:4 2 Peter 2:10b-16
Matthew 3:1-12
Friday
Psalm 40, 54 * 51
Isaiah 10:5-19 2 Peter 2:17-22
Matthew 11:2-15
Saturday
Psalm 55 * 138, 139:1-17(18-23)
Isaiah 10:20-27 Jude 1:17-25
Luke 3:1-9
Collect for the Third Sunday of Advent
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might
come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered
by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy
speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost,
be honor and glory, world without end. Amen