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 First Lesson:
Malachi 3:1-4

The Response: 
Canticle 4 or 16

The New Testament:
Philippians 1:3-11

The Gospel:
Luke 3:1-6

Sermon