For Your Reflection:
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
TODAY’S THEME 12/21/2025
Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, Godwith-us. During these final days of Advent we pray, “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” a beloved hymn based on the O Antiphons, ancient prayers appointed for the seven days preceding Christmas. On this final Sunday of Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one born to save us from the power of sin and death.
Prayer
.Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that hinders our faith, that eagerly we may receive your promises, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER
DECEMBER
7
Isaiah11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7,18-19; Romans 15:4-13;
Matthew 3:1-12
14
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10;
James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
21
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
24
Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20:
28
Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
Isaiah11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7,18-19; Romans 15:4-13;
Matthew 3:1-12
14
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10;
James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
21
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
24
Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20:
28
Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23