Readings - Sunday, 19 December 2021 – The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year C

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First Reading:
Micah 5:2-5a The shepherd king to be born in Bethlehem

Psalm:
Luke 1:(46b) 47-55 Song of Mary (Magnificat) - Luke 1:(46b) 47-55 Song of Mary (Magnificat) Antiphon: Jesus Christ our Saviour, eternal God, and Mary's son, we adore you forevermore. (Vespers, LHS) OR My soul is praising the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour. (Luke 1:47)
Psalm 80:1-7 - Psalm 80:1-7 Antiphon: Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved. (Ps 80:7 NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
Luke 1:(46b) 47-55 _standard
Luke 1:(46b) 47-55 _widescreen
Psalm 80:1-7 _standard
Psalm 80:1-7 _widescreen

Second Reading:
Hebrews 10:5-10 Christ came to do God’s will

Gospel:
Luke 1:39-45(46-55) Mary visits Elizabeth
Luke 1:(46b) 47-55 Song of Mary (Magnificat)

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