An Invitation to Rejoice - Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on the Third Sunday of Advent

LESSONS:

First Lesson Zephaniah 3:14-20

Psalm Psalm 85

Second Lesson Philippians 4:4-9

Gospel Luke 3:7-20

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY:

O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient toward the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world, we may be found a people acceptable in your sight; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

 

COLLECT FOR THE SECOND CANDLE:

Blessed are you, sovereign Lord, just and true: to you be praise and glory for ever. Your prophet John the Baptist was witness to the truth as a burning and shining light. May we your servants rejoice in his light, and so be led to witness to him who is the Lord of our coming kingdom, Jesus our Savior and King of the ages. Amen.