Today's Readings: OT Malachi 4:1-6 Epistle Romans 15:4-13; Holy Gospel: Luke 21:25-36

The Introit is: Psalm 80:1,3,14, 17; antiphon: Psalm 62:11b; 30:30, 29
 

COLLECT OF THE DAY: Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

DAILY READINGS: December 8: Is. 24:14–25:12; 1 John 2:15–29; 9: Is. 26:1–19; 1 John 3:1–24; 10: Is. 26:20–27:13; 1 John 4:1–21; 11: Is. 28:14–29; 1 John 5:1–21; 12: Is. 29:1–14; Jude 1–25; 13: Is. 29:15–30:14; Rev. 1:1–20; 14: Is. 30:15–26; Rev. 2:1–29.