First Sunday of Advent – 1st Reading

Isaiah relays a passionate plea to the Lord, acknowledging humanity's sins, describing them as polluted rags carried away by wind. Despite their transgressions, Isaiah acknowledges God's role as their eternal father and redeemer.

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – Gospel

Matthew 23: 1-12 Lectionary: 151 Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying,"The scribes and the Phariseeshave taken their seat on the chair of Moses.Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,but do not follow their example.For they preach but they do not practice.They tie up heavy burdens hard to carryand …