Second Sunday of Advent, Year A

Our need to change
Reading I: Isaiah 11:1–10 (the rule of Emmanuel)
Reading II: Romans 15:4–9 (prayer of encouragement)
Gospel: Matthew 3:1–12 (John the Baptist)

Key Passage: This is the one [John the Baptist] of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” (Matthew 3:3)

Adult: What do you need to change so that others can learn from watching you that Christ walks among us?

Child: What could you do so that others will see in you what it means to follow Jesus?

(from: PastoralPlanning.com)