Monthly Archives: December 2004

Christmas 1

Psalm 147; Isaiah 61:10— 62:3; Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7; John 1:1-18 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. The waiting and preparation are over. Look no more for the Lord has come. The OT readings

Advent 4

Psalm 24; Isaiah 7:10-17; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 Behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his

Advent 3

Psalm 146:4-9 Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord

Advent 2

Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. The Old Testament reading and the Psalm once again describe a future time in which life will be better than it is now.