Second Sunday in Advent
Sunday, 7 
(Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12)

The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down.               
Psalm 146:8

Very truly, I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, 
but your pain will turn into joy. 
John 16:20