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First Week of Advent

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Preface of Advent I
Office
Psalter Week I
Monday
Reading 1Isaiah 2:1–5The Lord draws all the nations together into the eternal peace of God’s kingdom.
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(when Isaiah 2: read on Sunday Year A)
Isaiah 4:2–6The fruit of the earth shall be the pride and adornment of Israel’s survivors.
PsalmPs 121: 1–2. 4–5. 6–9 r. 1I rejoiced when I heard them say:
‘Let us go to God’s house.’
Gospel Acclamationcf. Ps 79:4God of hosts, bring us back:
let your face shine on us and we shall be saved.
GospelMatthew 8:5–11Many will come from east and west to take their places in the kingdom of heaven.
Tuesday
Reading 1Isaiah 11:1–10On him the spirit of the Lord rests.
PsalmPs 71: 1–2. 7–8. 12–13. 17 r. 7In his days justice shall flourish
and peace till the moon fails.
Gospel AcclamationPs 84:8Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
and give us your saving help.
orBehold, our Lord will come with power
and will enlighten the eyes of his servants.
GospelLuke 10:21–24Jesus is filled with joy by the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday
Reading 1Isaiah 25:6–10The Lord invites us to his banquet and wipes away the tears from every cheek.
PsalmPs 22 r. 6In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
Gospel AcclamationIs 33:22The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver,
the Lord our king and our saviour.
orLook, the Lord will come to save his people.
Blessed those who are ready to meet him.
GospelMatthew 15:29–37Jesus cures many and multiplies the loaves.
Thursday
Reading 1Isaiah 26:1–6Let the upright nation come in, she, the faithful one.
PsalmPs 117: 1. 8–9. 19–21. 25–27 r. 26Blessed in the name of the Lord
is he who comes. or
Alleluia!
Gospel AcclamationIs 40: 9–10Shout with a loud voice, joyful messenger to Jerusalem.
Here is the Lord God coming with power.
orIs 55:6Seek the Lord while he is still to be found,
call to him while he is still near.
GospelMatthew 7:21. 24–27The person who does the will of my Father will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Friday
Reading 1Isaiah 29:17–24That days the eyes of the blind will see.
PsalmPs 26: 1. 4. 13–14 r. 1The Lord is my light and my help.
Gospel Acclamationcf. Is 45:8Send victory like a dew, you heavens,
and let the clouds rain it down.
Let the earth open and bring forth the saviour.
orBehold, our Lord will come with power
and will enlighten the eyes of his servants.
GospelMatthew 9:27–31Two blind men who believe in Jesus are cured.
Saturday
Reading 1Isaiah 30:19–21. 23–26He will be gracious to you when he hears your cry.
PsalmPs 146: 1–6 r. Is 30:18Happy are all who hope in the Lord. or
Alleluia!
Gospel AcclamationIs 55:6Seek the Lord while he is still to be found,
call to him while he is still near.
orIs 33:22The Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver,
the Lord our king and our saviour.
GospelMatthew 9:35–10:1.6–8When he saw the crowds he felt sorry for them.

Second Week of Advent

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Preface of Advent I
Office
Psalter Week II
Monday
Reading 1Isaiah 35: 1–10God himself is coming to save you.
PsalmPs 84:9–14 r. Is 35:4Look, our God is coming to save us.
Gospel AcclamationLuke 3:4. 6Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight.
And all mankind shall see the salvation of God.
orSee, the king, the Lord of the world, will come.
He will free us from the yoke of our bondage.
GospelLuke 5:17–26We have seen strange things today.
Tuesday
Reading 1Isaiah 40:1–11God consoles his people.
PsalmPs 95: 1-3. 10–13 r. cf. Is 40:9–10Here is our God coming with power.
Gospel AcclamationCome Lord! Do not delay.
Forgive the sins of your people.
orThe day of the Lord is near;
Look, he comes to save us.
GospelMatthew 18:12–14God does not wish the little ones to be lost.
Wednesday
Reading 1Isaiah 40:25–31The Lord almighty gives strength to the wearied.
PsalmPs 102: 1–4 8. 10 r.1My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
Gospel AcclamationBehold, our Lord will come with power
and will enlighten the eyes of his servants.
orLook, the Lord will come to save his people.
Blessed are those who are ready to meet him.
GospelMatthew 11:28–30Come to me, all you who labour.
Thursday
Reading 1Isaiah 41:13–20I, the Holy One of Israel, am your redeemer.
PsalmPs 144:1, 9–13 r. 8The Lord is kind and full of compassion,
slow to anger,abounding in love.
Gospel AcclamationCome to us, Lord, with your peace
that we may rejoice in your presence with sincerity of heart.
orcf. Is 45:8Send victory like a dew, you heavens, and let the clouds rain it down.
Let the earth open and bring forth a saviour.
GospelMatthew 11:11–15A greater than John the Baptist has never been seen.
Friday
Reading 1Isaiah 48:17–19If only you had been alert to my commandments.
PsalmPs 1: 1–4. 6 r. cf. Jn 8:12Anyone who follows you, Lord, will have the light of life.
Gospel AcclamationSee, the king, the Lord of the world, will come.
He will free us from the yoke of our bondage.
orThe Lord will come, go out to meet him.
Great is his beginning and his reign will have no end.
GospelMatthew 11:16–19They heed neither John nor the Son of Man.
Saturday
Reading 1Ecclesiasticus 48: 1–4.9–11Elijah will come again.
PsalmPS 79:2–3. 15–16. 18–19 r. 4God of hosts, bring us back;
let your face shine on us and we shall be saved.
Gospel AcclamationThe day of the Lord is near;
Look he comes to save us.
orLuke 3:4. 6Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight.
And all mankind shall see the salvation of God,
GospelMatthew 17:10–13Elijah has come already and they did not recognise him

Third Week of Advent

  • From 17 December until 24 December texts are provided for each date and are given below
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Mass of Weekday
Preface of Advent I
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Week III
Monday
Reading 1Numbers 24:2–7. 15–17A star from Jacob takes the leadership.
PsalmPs 24:4–9 r. 4Lord, make me know your ways.
Gospel AcclamationThe Lord will come, go out to meet him.
Great is his beginning and his reign will have no end.
Ps 84:8Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
and give us your saving help.
GospelMatthew 21: 23–27John’s baptism: where did it come from?
Tuesday
Reading 1Zephaniah 3:1–2. 9–13Messianic salvation is promised to all the poor in spirit.
PsalmPs 33: 2-3. 6-7. 16. 18–19. 23 r. 7This poor man called; the Lord heard him.
Gospel AcclamationLook the Lord will come to save his people.
Blessed are those who are ready to meet him.
orCome Lord! Do not delay.
Forgive the sins of your people.
GospelMatthew 21:28–32John came, but it was the sinners who believed in him.
Wednesday
Reading 1Isaiah 45:6–8. 18. 21–26Send victory like a dew, you heavens!
PsalmPs 84: 9–14 r. cf. Is 45:8Send victory like a dew, you heavens,
and let the clouds rain it down.
Gospel AcclamationIs 55:6Seek the Lord while he is still to be found,
call to him while he is still near.
orIs 40:9–10Shout with a loud voice, joyful messenger to Jerusalem.
Here is the Lord God coming with power.
GospelLuke 7:19–23Go back and tell John what you have seen and heard.
Thursday
Reading 1Isaiah 54:1–10Like a forsaken wife, the Lord calls you back.
PsalmPs 29: 2. 4–6. 11–13 r.2I will praise you, Lord, you have rescued me.
Gospel AcclamationThe day of the Lord is near.
Look, he comes to save us.
orLk 3:4.6Prepare a way for the Lord, make his path straight.
And all mankind shall see the salvation of God.
GospelLuke 7:24–30John is the messenger who prepares the way for the Lord.
Friday
Reading 1Isaiah 56:1–3. 6–8My house will be a house of prayer for all the peoples.
PsalmPs 66: 2–3. 5. 7–8 r.4Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Gospel AcclamationPs 84:8Let us see, O Lord, your mercy
and give us your saving help.
orCome to us, Lord, with your peace
that we may rejoice in your presence with sincerity of heart.
GospelJohn 5:33–36John was a lamp alight and shining.

Fourth Week of Advent

  • From 17 December until 24 December texts are provided for each date and are given below
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Week IV

17 – 24 December

Sanctoral

  • 21 Dec: St Peter Canisius
  • 23 Dec: St John of Kanty
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Preface of Advent II
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17 December
Reading 1Genesis 49:2. 8–10The sceptre shall not pass from Judah
PsalmPs 71 1–4. 7–8. 17 r. 7In his days justice shall flourish and peace till moon fails.
Gospel AcclamationWisdom of the Most High,
ordering all things with strength and gentleness,
come and teach us the way of truth.
GospelMatthew 1:1–17A genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David.
18 December
Reading 1Jeremiah 23:5–8I will raise a virtuous Branch for David.
PsalmPs 71:1–2. 12–13. 18–19 r. 7In his days justice shall flourish and peace till moon fails.
Gospel AcclamationRuler of the House of Israel,
who gave the law to Moses on Sinai,
come and save us with outstretched arm.
GospelMatthew 1: 18–24Jesus is born of Mary who was betrothed to Joseph, son of David,
19 December
Reading 1Judges 13:2–7. 24–25The birth of Samson was announced by an angel.
PsalmPs 70: 3–6. 16–17 r. 8My lips are filled with your praise,
with your glory all the day long.
Gospel AcclamationRoot of Jesse, set up as a sign to the peoples,
come to save us, and delay no more.
GospelLuke 1:5–25The birth of John the Baptist was announced by Gabriel.
20 December
Reading 1Isaiah 7:10–14The maiden is with child.
PsalmPs 23:1–6 r.7. 10Let the Lord enter!
He is the king of glory.
Gospel AcclamationEmmanuel, our king and lawgiver,
come and save us, Lord our God.
orKey of David, who open the gates of the eternal kingdom,
come to liberate from prison the captive who lives in darkness.
GospelLuke 1:26–38Listen! You are to conceive and bear a son.
21 December
Reading 1Song 2:8–14See how my beloved comes leaping over the mountains.
orZephaniah 3:14–18The Lord, the king of Israel, is in your midst.
PsalmPs 32:2–3. 11–12. 20–21 r. 1. 3Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just;
O sing him a song that is new.
Gospel AcclamationKey of David, who open the gates of the eternal kingdom,
come to liberate from prison the captive who lives in darkness.
orEmmanuel, our king and lawgiver,
come and save us, Lord our God.
GospelLuke 1:39–45Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord?
22 December
Reading 11 Samuel 1:24–28Hannah gives thanks for Samuel’s birth.
Psalm1 Samuel 2:1. 4–8 r.1My heart exults in the Lord my saviour.
Gospel AcclamationRoot of Jesse, set up as a sign to the peoples,
come to save us, and delay no more.
orKing of the peoples and cornerstone of the Church,
come and save man whom you made from the dust of the earth.
GospelLuke 1:46–55The almighty has done great things for me.
23 December
Reading 1Malachi 3:1–4. 23–24I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the day of the Lord comes.
PsalmPs 24: 4–5. 8–9. 10. 14 r. Lk 21:28Stand erect, hold your heads high,
because your liberation is near at hand.
Gospel AcclamationKing of the peoples and cornerstone of the Church,
come and save man whom you made from the dust of the earth.
GospelLuke 1:57–66The birth of John the Baptist.
24 December
Reading 12 Samuel 7:1–5. 8–12. 14. 16The kingdom of David will always stand secure before the Lord.
PsalmPs 88: 2–5. 27. 29 r. 2I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.
Gospel AcclamationMorning star, radiance of eternal light, sun of justice,
come and enlighten those who live in darkness
and in the shadow of death.
GospelLuke 1:67–79Our God from on high will bring the rising Sun to visit us.