Third Sunday of Advent, Year C

The joy of kindness

Reading I: Zephaniah 3:14–18a (promise of a Savior)
Reading II: Philippians 4:4–7 (joy and peace)
Gospel: Luke 3:10–18 (John calls the people to justice)

Key Passage: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. (Philippians 4:4–5)

Adult: To whom have your past acts of kindness brought joy? What act of kindness could you do this week?
Child: What kind thing have you done for someone lately? Whom could you make happy by your kindness this week?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)