Today's Readings: OT Isaiah 40:1-8; Epistle 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Holy Gospel Matthew 11:2-10

The Introit is: Psalm 85:1-2, 6,8; antiphon: Phil. 4:4-5

The Collect of the Day: Lord Jesus Christ, we implore You to hear our prayers and to lighten the darkness of our hearts by Your gracious visitation; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

The daily readings for this week December 17: Is. 33:1–24; Rev. 5:1–14; 18: Is. 34:1–2, 8–35:10; Rev. 6:1–17; 19: Is. 40:1–17; Rev. 7:1–17; 20: Is. 40:18–41:10; Rev. 8:1–13; 21: Is. 42:1–25; Rev. 9:1–12; 22: Is. 43:1–24; Rev. 9:13–10:11; 23: Is. 43:25–44:20; Rev. 11:1–19.