Readings - Sunday, 27 November 2022 – First Sunday of Advent, Year A

First Reading:
Isaiah 2:1-5 God's kingdom of peace

Psalm:
Psalm 122 - Psalm 122 Antiphon: (I was glad when they said to me,) Let us go to the house of the Lord. (Ps 122:1 NRSV) OR Lift up your heads, O gates! that the King of glory may come in. (Ps 24:9 NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
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Second Reading:
Romans 13:11-14 Our salvation is near (If using NRSV or TEV, begin: 'You know . . .'; if NIV, begin: 'Understand the present time . . .')

Gospel:
Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows the day or hour (Begin: 'Jesus said:')

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