Scripture Readings
The Collect
Almighty God, by whose providence your servant the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Old Testament:
Isaiah 40:1-11
The Response:
Psalm 85 or 85:7-13
The New Testament:
Acts 13:14b-26
The Gospel:
Luke 1:57-80
Sermon
Fr. Bill Breedlove