Advent IV
Readings:
2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16; Canticle: Magnificat; Romans 16: 25-27; Luke 1: 26-38
God our redeemer, who prepared the blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son: Grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour, so we may be ready to greet him when he comes again as our judge; who is alive and reigns with your and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.