The Third Sunday of Advent

In this week's Encountering the Word video for the Third Sunday of Advent, Jeff Cavins brings us a message of hope as we prepare for the coming of Christ. The readings are:

First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11
Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Alleluia: Isaiah 61:1 (cited in Luke 4:18)
Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28