The Call to Prayer
Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart. Psalm 32:12
The Request for Presence
Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Psalm 67:3-5
Scripture Passage
Reflection
How does the passage capture Jesus’ second advent in details and images? For what reasons does the passage say Jesus returns?
The Prayer for the Week
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
