In Hope, Living No Longer for Self

First Sunday of Advent

November 30, 2025

 

First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm: Psalm 122

Second Reading: Romans 13: 10-14

Gospel: Matthew 24: 37-44

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By Faith, Living No Longer for Self

Second Sunday of Advent

December 7, 2025

 

First Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-10

Psalm: Psalm 72: 1-4, 8, 17-19

Second Reading: Romans 15: 4-7; 13

Gospel: Matthew 3: 1-12

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With Joy, Living No Longer for Self

Third Sunday of Advent

December 14, 2025

 

First Reading: Isaiah 35: 1-10

Psalm: Psalm 146

Second Reading: James 5: 7-10

Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-11

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Through Love, Living No Longer for Self

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 21, 2025

 

First Reading: Isaiah 7: 10-17

Psalm: Psalm 80: 1-7; 17-19

Second Reading: Romans 1: 1-7

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25

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Born a Savior on Our Behalf

Eve of the Feast of the Nativity (Christmas Eve Service)

December 24, 2025

 

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-4;6-7

Psalm: Psalm 96:1-5; 11-13

Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14

Gospel: Luke 2:1-14

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Made Incarnate on Our Behalf

The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Day Service)

December 25, 2025

 

First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalm: Psalm 98

Second Reading: Galatians 3:29-4:5

Gospel: John 1:1-14

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His Life Preserved on Our Behalf

First Sunday after Christmas Day

December 28, 2025

 

First Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9

Psalm: Psalm 147:13-20

Second Reading: Hebrews 2:14-17

Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15;19-23

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Given the Highest Name on Our Behalf

The Feast of the Holy Name

January 1, 2026

 

First Reading: Number 6:22-27

Psalm: Psalm 8

Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11

Gospel: Luke 2:15-21

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Bestower of Grace on Our Behalf

Second Sunday after Christmas Day

January 4, 2026

 

First Reading: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Psalm: Psalm 84

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-10

Gospel: John 1:10-18