Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 11:1–10
Epistle: Romans 15:4–13
Holy Gospel: Matthew 3:1–12
Collect of the Day
Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.