2nd Sunday of Advent: COLLECT (2)
Novus Ordo2nd Sunday of Advent — Dec 6, 2026, Dec 5, 2027, Dec 10, 2028
Omnipotens et misericors Deus, in tui occursum Filii festinantes nulla opera terreni actus impediant, sed sapientiae caelestis eruditio nos faciat eius esse consortes.Almighty and merciful God, let no works of worldly impulse impede those hurrying to the meeting of Your Son, but rather let the learning of heavenly wisdom make us to be His partakers. Last week we were rushing to meet the Lord who is coming and meriting our reward through good works, meritorious for heaven because they are made so in Christ. In Advent, as the Baptist warns us, we are to make smooth the path for the coming of the Lord. This week we are again rushing, but, perhaps we are wiser this week after the first rush of excitement: now are now also wary of obstacles on that path which could impede us, snare our feet. These would…
What Does the Prayer Really Say? The 2nd Sunday of Advent ORIGINALLY PRINTED IN The Wanderer in 2004 ORIGINALLY PRINTED IN The Wanderer in 2004 When we approach difficult questions or topics, we must be humble before them, admitting the truth when made plain and ignorance when plainly we don’t have a clue. I have told you all more than…