Scriptures and Themes of Advent, Year A

  

First Sunday of Advent

December 1, 2019

 

First Proclamation: Isaiah 2: 1-5

Psalm: Psalm 122

Second Proclamation: Romans 13: 10-14

Gospel:  Matthew 24: 37-44

 

Theme: “Proclamation of Christ’s Coming”

  

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Second Sunday of Advent

December 8, 2019

 

First Proclamation: Isaiah 11: 1-10

Psalm: Psalm 72: 1-8

 Second Proclamation: Romans 15: 4-7; 13

Gospel: Matthew 3: 1-12

 

Theme: “Proclamation of Hope”

 

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Third Sunday of Advent

December 15, 2019

 

First Proclamation: Isaiah 35: 1-10  

Psalm: Psalm 146

Second Proclamation: James 5: 7-10

Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11

 

Theme: “Proclamation of the Prophets”

 

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 22, 2019

 

First Proclamation: Isaiah 7: 10-17

Psalm: Psalm 80: 1-7; 17-19

       Second Proclamation: Romans 1: 1-7

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25

 

Theme: “Proclamation of Immanuel”