The 2. Sunday in Advent is Ad te Levavi (Unto You, I lift up my soul) from Psalm 80:1-2.14-15.19 and Luke 21,28):
Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up Your might and save us! Turn again, O God of hosts! Look down from heaven, and see; have regard for this vine, the stock that Your right hand planted, and for the son whom You made strong for Yourself. Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let Your face shine, so that we may be saved!
Ad te Levavi continues the theme of repentant preparation for Jesus' second advent. The Historic Lectionary Gospel is Luke 21,25-33 where Jesus gives the signs that will herald His return on the last day. This 2. Sunday in Advent also draws to a close the theme of the last day and its five-week focus in the Church Year from the 3. Last Sunday in the Church Year until Advent 2.
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Prayer: Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your Only-begotten Son, so that by His advent 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. Amen.
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