The Second Week in Advent
Scripture
In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert
a highway for our God.
Isaiah 40:50
Collect
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance
and prepare the way for our salvation, give us grace to heed their warnings
and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ
our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen.
Light two candles.
Magnificat
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
