Wednesday, December 09, 2026
The Second Wednesday of Advent
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. isaiah 40:3
Antiphon
Our King and Savior now draws near: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
99; 100; 101
First Lesson
Sirach 45
Second Lesson
Revelation 2:1–17
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Therefore stay awake, for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning, lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. mark 13:35-36
Psalms
102
First Lesson
Isaiah 52
Second Lesson
Luke 12:54–13:9
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you, scatter the darkness from before your path, and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.