SCRIPTURE READINGS

THE COLLECT

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Isaiah 40:1-11

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13

THE EPISTLE:
2 Peter 3:8-15a

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 1:1-8

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