Second Sunday of Advent, December 6

MERCY ACCEPTED
PROCLAIM AND PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD IN OUR OWN LIVES/CONVERSION

First Reading

Baruch 5:1-9

Jerusalem shall see the splendor of God's glory.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 126:1-2,2-3,4-5,6

A song of praise for God's great deeds

Second Reading

Philippians 1:4-6,8-11

Paul prays for the Philippians.

Gospel Reading

Luke 3:1-6

John preaches repentance and baptizes in the region of the Jordan.

Adults - Is there anything weighing heavy on my heart which requires me to ask for God's Mercy? What can I do to relieve this weight?

Youth - Is there something I need to ask of God’s forgiveness? What can I do about it?

Family - How can/do we celebrate God’s forgiveness in our family? How would/does that help us get closer to God?