Thursday after the Third Sunday in Advent - BIT 2016

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Opening Sentence |

In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3
Read |
Ps. 50; Ps. [59 60] or 33; Zech. 4:1–14; Rev. 4:9—5:5; Matt. 25:1–13
Reflection |
Psalm 50 - God will reveal himself in glory; gather around the Lord for God is right; Everything is mine and every creature is mine; give thanks to the Lord; you hang out with sinners; don't forget God. Literary type | Liturgy or Misc. | click here

Zechariah 4 - 5th vision - of lamp stands and olive trees.

Revelation 4 - More images of the heavenly court; all give glory to God; scroll of 7 seals and who is worthy to open it.

Matthew 25 - Jesus talks of the Kingdom of heaven in stories; maids and lamps - prepare; keep awake for you do not know when Jesus is coming.

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Next | Friday, 18 December 2015
Ps. 40 54; Ps. 51; Zech. 7:8—8:8; Rev. 5:6–14; Matt. 25:14–30

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For Peace
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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