This weekend we are celebrating the 3rd Sunday of Advent, year A. Our readings center around the prophesies of the coming of the Messiah and in John the Baptist preparing the way of the Lord.
The entrance antiphon sets the tone of apprehensive waiting as we rejoice in the coming of the Lord. Taken from Philippians chapter 4, verses 4 and 5, we read:
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.
Indeed, the Lord is near."
In the Psalm for today from chapter 146, we the people cry out to the Lord to come quickly and save us from our oppressors. The refrain itself comes from Isaiah chapter 35, and states:
"Lord, come and save us."
Inthe gospel acclamation, from Isaiah chapter 61 verse 1, we sing the words of the prophet himself, proclaiming the good news:
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring glad tidings to the poor."
In the communion antiphon today, we're back in Isaiah chapter 35, verse 4:
"Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear.
Behold, our God will come, and he will save us."
Featured Songs:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (verse 3)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/o-come-emmanuel-verse-3/
Entrance Antiphon: Philippians 4:4, 5 (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-3rd-advent-mode-ii-de-la-torre/
Psalm 146: Lord, Come and Save Us (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-146-lord-come-and-save-us-3rd-advent-a/
Gospel Acclamation: Isaiah 61:1 (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/advent-gospel-acclamation-year-a-mode-ii-de-la-torre-3rd-advent/
Communion Antiphon: Isaiah 35:4 (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-3rd-advent/
Benedictus: The Canticle of Zechariah (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/benedictus-the-canticle-of-zechariah/
Episode web page:
https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/3rd-sunday-of-advent-year-a/
