This weekend we are celebrating the Fourth and final Sunday of Advent.

O come, Emmanuel.

The entrance antiphon is the first indicator that the Christ child is almost here, calling for "The Just One" to come down from the heavens. Taken from Isaiah chapter 45, verse 8, we read:

Drop down dew from above, you heavens,

and let the clouds rain down the Just One;

let the earth be opened and bring forth a Savior.

(Isaiah 45:8)

Psalm 89

Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Communion Antiphon:

Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son;

and his name will be called Emmanuel.

(Isaiah 7:14)

Featured Songs:

O Come, O Come Emmanuel [Verse 4]

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/o-come-emmanuel-verse-4/

4th Sunday of Advent: Entrance Antiphon (Isaiah 45:8) (Mode II, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-4th-advent-mode-ii-de-la-torre/

Psalm 89: Forever I Will Sing (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-89-forever-i-will-sing/

4th Sunday of Advent: Communion Antiphon (Isaiah 7:14)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-4th-advent/

The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came [Gabriel’s Message] (Traditional Basque Carol)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/the-angel-gabriel-from-heaven-came-gabriels-message/

This weekend we are celebrating the Third Sunday of Advent, year B.

O come, Emmanuel.

The entrance antiphon sets the tone of apprehensive waiting as we rejoice in the coming of the Lord. Taken from Philippians chapter 4, verses 4 and 5, we read:

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.

Indeed, the Lord is near.

(Philippians 4:4, 5)

Luke 1

My soul rejoices in my God.

Gospel Acclamation:

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,

because he has anointed me

to bring glad tidings to the poor.

(Isaiah 61:1)

Communion Antiphon:

Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear.

Behold, our God will come, and he will save us.

(Isaiah 35:4)

Featured Songs:

O Come, O Come Emmanuel [Verse 2]

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/o-come-emmanuel-verse-3/

3rd Sunday of Advent: Entrance Antiphon (Philippians 4:4, 5) (Mode II, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-3rd-advent-mode-ii-de-la-torre/

Luke 1: My Soul Rejoices (3rd Advent B) (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/luke-1-my-soul-rejoices-3rd-advent-b/

Advent Gospel Acclamation: 3rd Advent B (Mode II, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/advent-gospel-acclamation-year-b-mode-ii-de-la-torre-3rd-advent/

3rd Sunday of Advent: Communion Antiphon (Isaiah 35:4)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-3rd-advent/

Magnificat: The Canticle of Mary (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/magnificat-canticle-of-mary/

Podcast Web Page:

https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/3rd-sunday-of-advent-year-b/

This weekend we are celebrating the Second Sunday of Advent.

O come, Emmanuel.

As is true of the Advent season in general, the readings today share the message of the coming of the Messiah. Beginning with Isaiah's prophesies in chapter 30, verses 19 and 30, the Entrance antiphon proclaims:

O people of Sion, behold,

the Lord will come to save the nations,

and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard

in the joy of your heart.

(Isaiah 30:19, 30)

Psalm 85

Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

Gospel Acclamation:

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:

all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

(Luke 3:4, 6)

Communion Antiphon:

Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights,

and behold the joy which comes to you from God.

(Baruch 5:5; 4:36)

Featured Songs:

O Come, O Come Emmanuel [Verse 2]

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/o-come-emmanuel-verse-2/

2nd Sunday of Advent: Entrance Antiphon (Isaiah 30:19, 30) (Mode II, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-2nd-advent-mode-ii-de-la-torre/

Psalm 85: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-85-lord-let-us-see-your-kindness/

Advent Gospel Acclamation: 2nd Advent B (Mode II, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/advent-gospel-acclamation-year-b-mode-ii-de-la-torre-2nd/

2nd Sunday of Advent: Communion Antiphon (Baruch 5:5; 4:36)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-2nd-advent/

Benedictus – The Canticle of Zechariah (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/benedictus-the-canticle-of-zechariah/

This weekend we are celebrating the beginning of a new liturgical year, cycle B, with the First Sunday of Advent.

O come, Emmanuel.

Entrance Antiphon:

To you, I lift up my soul, O my God.

In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame.

Nor let my enemies exult over me;

and let none who hope in you be put to shame.

(Psalm 25:1-3)

Psalm 80

Lord make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

Gospel Acclamation:

Show us, Lord, your love;

and grant us your salvation.

(Psalm 85:8)

Communion Antiphon:

The Lord will bestow his bounty,

and our earth shall yield its increase.

(Psalm 85:13)

Featured Songs:

1st Sunday of Advent: Entrance Antiphon (Psalm 25:1-3) (Mode II, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-1st-advent-mode-ii-de-la-torre/

Psalm 80: Lord Make Us Turn to You (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-80-lord-make-us-turn-to-you/

Advent Gospel Acclamation: 1st Advent B (Mode II, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/advent-gospel-acclamation-year-b-mode-ii-de-la-torre-1st/

1st Sunday of Asvent: Communion Antiphon (Psalm 85:13)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-1st-advent/

Sancti Venite / Come All Ye Holy (TENTH TUNE)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/sancti-venite-come-all-ye-holy/

Our readings today remind us to recognize and honor God's authority and wisdom while facing life's challenges, and to rely on him to deliver us from harm or evil.

As always, we begin with the Entrance Antiphon for today, which is taken from Psalm chapter 17, verses 6 & 8. This same reliance on God to guard and protect us, expressed here in the Entrance Antiphon, will be demonstrated later in the Gospel reading and communion antiphon.

Entrance Antiphon:

To you I call; for you will surely heed me, O God;

turn your ear to me; hear my words.

Guard me as the apple of your eye;

in the shadow of your wings protect me.

(Psalm 17:6, 8)

Psalm 96

Give the Lord glory and honor.

Communion Antiphon:

Behold, the eyes of the Lord

are on those who fear him,

who hope in his merciful love,

to rescue their souls from death,

to keep them alive in famine.

(Psalm 33:18-19)

Featured Songs:

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Entrance Antiphon (Psalm 17:6, 8) (Mode IV, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-29th-ot-de-la-torre-mode-iv/

Psalm 96: Give the Lord Glory and Honor (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-96-give-the-lord-glory/

29th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Communion Antiphon (Psalm 33:18-19)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-29th-ot/

The Most Holy God (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/the-most-holy-god/

Podcast Web Page:

https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-a/

In today's readings, from the Entrance Antiphon to the Communion Antiphon, there’s a consistent acknowledgment of God’s mercy demonstrated in His willingness to forgive iniquities, provide for all peoples, and ensure that those who seek Him lack no blessing.

Entrance Antiphon:

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,

Lord, who could stand?

But with you is found forgiveness,

O God of Israel.

(Psalm 130:3-4)

Psalm 23

I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.

Communion Antiphon:

The rich suffer want and go hungry,

but those who seek the Lord lack no blessing.

(Psalm 34:11)

Featured Songs:

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Entrance Antiphon (Psalm 130:3-4) (Mode IV, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-28th-ot-de-la-torre-mode-iv/

Psalm 23: The House of the Lord (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-23-the-house-of-the-lord/

28th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Communion Antiphon (Psalm 34:11)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-28th-ot/

We Are Yours (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/we-are-yours/

Podcast Web Page:

https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/28th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-a-2

This is one of the only ordinary time feast days in the entire liturgical calendar where three of the four readings tell the exact same prophesy. This is the case with the First reading, Responsorial Psalm, and the Gospel reading which all tell the story (or prophesy, really) of the vineyard of the Lord.

Generally, that kind of cohesion is reserved for the seasons of Advent, Lent, and Easter. But today the entire redemption story between God, his son Jesus, and his people is summarized so well in these readings.

Entrance Antiphon:

Within your will, O Lord, all things are established,

and there is none that can resist your will.

For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth,

and all that is held within the circle of heaven;

you are the Lord of all.

(Esther 4:17)

Psalm 80

The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.

Communion Antiphon:

The Lord is good to those who hope in him,

to the soul that seeks him.

(Lamentations 3:25)

Featured Songs:

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Entrance Antiphon (Esther 4:17) (Mode IV, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-27th-ot-de-la-torre-mode-iv/

Psalm 80: The Vineyard of the Lord (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-80-the-vineyard-of-the-lord/

27th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Communion Antiphon (Lamentations 3:25)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-27th-ot/

My Peace (J. Berthier)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/my-peace-taize/

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Podcast Web Page:

https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/27th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-a/

The continuous theme of God's unending mercy is still prevalent in the readings for today.

Beginning with our Entrance Antiphon from Daniel chapter 3, we enter into worship with a penitent heart as we acknowledge our faults and plead for God's bountiful mercy.

Entrance Antiphon:

All that you have done to us, O Lord,

you have done with true judgment,

for we have sinned against you

and not obeyed your commandments.

But give glory to your name

and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy.

(Daniel 3:31, 29, 30, 43, 42)

Psalm 25

Remember your mercies, O Lord.

Communion Antiphon:

Remember your word to your servant, O Lord,

by which you have given me hope.

This is my comfort when I am brought low.

(Psalm 119:49-50)

Featured Songs:

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Entrance Antiphon (Daniel 3:31, 29, 30, 43, 42) (Mode IV, De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/entrance-antiphon-26th-ot-de-la-torre-mode-iv/

Psalm 25: Remember Your Mercies (Rebecca De La Torre)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-25-remember-your-mercies/

26th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Communion Antiphon (Psalm 119:49-50)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-26th-ot/

The Cry of the Poor (John Foley)

https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/the-cry-of-the-poor/

Podcast Web Page:

https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-a-2/