First reading: Kindness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins—a house raised in justice to you. (Sir. 3:14) Psalm: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways. (Ps.…

First reading: Therefore the Lord himself will give you this sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel. (Is. 7:14) Psalm: Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory. (Ps. 24) Second reading:…

First reading: Here is your God, he comes with vindication; with divine recompense he comes to save you. (Is. 35:4b) Psalm: Lord, come and save us. (Ps.146) or Alleluia Second reading: Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the…

First reading: Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide, but he shall judge the poor with justice, and decide aright for the land’s afflicted. (Is. 11:3b-4a) Psalm: Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness…