Tuesday in the Second Week of Advent	C or C	
	Lesser Feasts and Fasts (1997)	
 Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Ecce Dominus ... et omnes	Cf. Zecariah 14:5,7/Psalm 72:1	
B
ehold, the Lord shall come, and all the saints with him; and in that day there shall be great light. Psalm. Give the King thy judgements, O God, and thy righteousness unto the King's son. Gloria Patri.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Tertia (Psalm verse added by editor)			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.	
Collect			
M
erciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Book of Common Prayer (1979), Second Sunday of Advent			
Lesson	A & C Isaiah 40:1-11
B Amos 5:18-24	
Gradual	Ex Sion species	Psalm 50:2/5	
Out of Sion hath God appeared in perfect beauty. Verse. Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me with sacrifice.			
Graduale Romanum (1961), Dominica Secunda Adventus			
Alleluia	Prope est dies	Anonymous	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The day of the Lord is at hand; behold he cometh to save us. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia			
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 18:12-14	
The Nicene Creed is omitted.	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
O God, by whose saving power we are freed from our captivity to this world: Grant us, we beseech thee, to share the long-awaited joy of his glorious birth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia (Collecta); translated and adapted by editor	
Offertory	Immola Deo	Psalm 50:14,24	
Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay thy vows unto the Most Highest. Whoso offereth me thanks and praise, he honoureth me; and to him that ordereth his way aright, will I show the salvation of God.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Visitation			
Secret			
Be pleased, O Lord, we beseech thee, with our humble prayers and offerings, and, through no merits of our own, may we receive the support of thy mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia (Super Oblata); translated and adapted by editor			
Preface of Advent	
Communion	Coronam justitiæ	2 Timothy 4:8	
There is laid up a crown of righteousness which the righteous Judge shall give to all them that love his appearing.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Tertia			
Postcommunion Collect			
Filled with the strength of spiritual food, we pray thee, O Lord, that as many as have partaken of this mystery may be freed from the ties to this earth and inherit the joys of heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia (Post Communionem); translated and adapted by editor			
Solemn Blessing			
May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
Book of Occasional Services (1991)			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Ecce Dominus ... et omnes	Cf. Zecariah 14:5,7/Psalm 72:1	
B
ehold, the Lord will come, and all the holy ones as well; and there shall be continuous day. Psalm. Give the King your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the King's Son. Gloria Patri.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Tertia (Psalm verse added by editor)			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.	
Collect			
M
erciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Book of Common Prayer (1979), Second Sunday of Advent			
Lesson	A & C Isaiah 40:1-11
B Amos 5:18-24	
Years A & C			Year B			
Gradual	Ecce Deus ... veniet	Isaiah 40:9,10, with Psalm 96:1,2,3/4,5,6/7,8,9	Gradual	Qui immaculatus	Cf. Psalm 50:24, with verses 7,8/9,10/11,12/13,14	
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text.			The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text.			
Refrain. See, our God comes with might.			Refrain. To those who keep my way will I show the salvation of God.			
V. Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.			V. Hear, O my people, and I will speak: "O Israel, I will bear witness against you; * for I am God, your God.
			
V. Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.						
V. Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples.			V. I do not accuse you because of your sacrifices; * your offerings are always before me.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods.			V. I will take no bull-calf from your stalls, * nor he-goats out of your pens;			
V. As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens.						
			V. For all the beasts of the forest are mine, * the herds in their thousands upon the hills.			
V. Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!						
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power.			V. I know every bird in the sky, * and the creatures of the fields are in my sight.			
V. Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts.						
			V. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, * for the whole world is mine and all that is in it.			
V. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him.						
Refrain.

			Refrain.			
			V. Do you think I eat the flesh of bulls, * or drink the blood of goats?			
			V. Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving * and make good your vows to the Most High.			
			Refrain.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda in Quadragesima: Feria Tertia			
Alleluia	Prope est dies	Anonymous	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The day of the Lord is near; the Lord comes to save us. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia			
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 18:12-14	
The Nicene Creed is omitted.	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
Almighty God, help us to look forward to the glory of the birth of Christ our Savior: his coming is proclaimed joyfully to the ends of the earth, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.	
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Second Week of Advent: Tuesday (Opening Prayer)	
Offertory	Immola Deo	Psalm 50:14,24	
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and make good your vows to the Most High. Whoever offers me the sacrifice of thanksgiving honors me; but to those who keep my way will I show the salvation of God.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Visitation			
Secret			
Lord, we are nothing without you. As you sustain us with your mercy, receive our prayers and offerings. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Second Week of Advent: Tuesday (Prayer over the Gifts)			
Preface of Advent	
Communion	Coronam justitiæ	2 Timothy 4:8	
There is reserved the crown of righteousness which the righteous judge will give to all who have longed for his appearing.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Tertia			
Postcommunion Collect			
Father, you give us food from heaven. By our sharing in this mystery teach us to judge the things of earth and to love the things of heaven. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Second Week of Advent: Tuesday (Prayer after Communion)			
Solemn Blessing			
May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
Book of Occasional Services (1991)			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Ecce Dominus ... et omnes	Cf. Zacarías 14:5,7/Salmo 72:1	
H
e ahí, vendrá el Señor, y con él todos sus santos; y en aquel día habrá luz grande. Salmo. Oh Dios, da tu juicio al Rey, y tu justicia al Hijo del Rey. Gloria Patri.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Tertia (Salmo sel. ed.)			
Colecta			
D
ios de misericordia, que enviaste a tus mensajeros, los profetas, a predicar el arrepentimiento y preparar el camino de nuestra salvación: Danos gracia para atender sus advertencias y abandonar nuestros pecados, a fin de que recibamos gozosamente la venida de Jesucristo nuestro Redentor; que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.			
Libro de Oración Común (1979), Segundo Domingo del Adviento			
Lección	A y C Isaías 40:1-11
B Amós 5:18-24	
Años A y C			Año B			
Gradual	Ecce Deus ... veniet	Isaías 40:9,10, con Salmo 96:1,2,3/4,5,6/7,8,9	Gradual	Qui immaculatus	Cf. Salmo 50:24, with verses 7,8/9,10/11,12/13,14	
Un cantor o lector recita la antífona por primera parte y luego el pueblo la repita. Todos la repitan otra vez donde se indica en el texto.			Un cantor o lector recita la antífona por primera parte y luego el pueblo la repita. Todos la repitan otra vez donde se indica en el texto.			
Antífona. He aquí que viene nuestro Dios con fortaleza.			Antífona. A los que guardan mi camino les haré ver la salvación de Dios.			
V. Canten al Señor cántico nuevo; * canten al Señor, toda la tierra.			V. Escucha, pueblo mío, y hablaré; "Oh Israel, testificaré contra ti; * yo soy Dios, el Dios tuyo.
			
V. Canten al Señor, bendigan su Nombre; * proclamen de día en día su victoria.						
V. Pregonen entre las naciones su gloria, * en todos los pueblos sus maravillas;			V. No te reprendo por tus sacrificios, * ni por tus holocaustos, que están siempre delante de mí.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Porque grande es el Señor, y muy digno de alabanza; * más temible es que todos los dioses;			V. No tomaré becerros de tus corrales, * ni machos cabríos de tus apriscos;			
V. Porque todos los dioses de los pueblos son ídolos; * pero es el Señor que ha hecho los cielos.						
			V. Porque mía es toda bestia del bosque, * y míos los rebaños en los collados.			
V. ¡Oh, la majestad y magnificencia de su presencia! * ¡Oh, la fuerza y el esplendor de su santuario!						
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Rindan al Señor, oh familias de los pueblos, * rindan al Señor la honra y el poder.			V. Conozco todas las aves del cielo, * y todo lo que se mueve en los campos está a mi vista.			
V. Rindan al Señor la gloria debida a su Nombre; * traigan ofrendas, y entren en sus atrios.						
			V. Si yo tuviese hambre, no te lo diría, * porque mío es el mundo y toda su plenitud.			
V. Adoren al Señor en la hermosura de la santidad; * tiemble delante de él toda la tierra.						
Antífona.

			Antífona.			
			V. ¿He de comer yo carne de toros, * o de beber sangre de machos cabríos?			
			V. Sacrifica a Dios alabanza, * y paga tus votos al Altísimo.			
			Antífona.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda in Quadragesima: Feria Tertia			
Aleluya	Prope est dies	Anónimo	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Cercano está el día del Señor; he ahí él viene a salvarnos. Aleluya.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Secunda Adventus: Feria Tertia			
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 18:12-14	
El Credo Niceno se omite.	
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles	
Señor y Dios nuestro, que has manifestado tu salvación hasta los confines de la tierra: Concédenos esperar con alegría la gloria del nacimiento de tu Hijo; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.	
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Adviento: Martes de la Segunda Semana (Rito de Entrada: Oración)	
Ofertorio	Immola Deo	Salmo 50:14,24	
Sacrifica a Dios alabanza, y paga tus votos al Altísimo. El que me ofrece sacrificio de alabanza, me honra; pero a los que guardan mi camino les haré ver la salvación de Dios.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Visitation			
Secreta			
Que los ruegos y ofrendas de nuestra pobreza te conmuevan, Señor, y al vernos desvalidos y sin méritos propios acude, compasivo, en nuestra ayuda; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Adviento: Martes de la Segunda Semana (Liturgia Eucarística: Oración sobre las Ofrendas)			
Prefacio de Adviento	
Comunión	Coronam justitiæ	2 Timoteo 4:8	
Ya está preparada la corona de la justicia, que otorgará el justo Juez a todos los que aman su manifestación.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Tertia			
Poscomunión			
Alimentados con esta Eucaristía, te pedimos, Señor, por la comunión en tu Sacramento, nos des sabiduría para sopesar los bienes de la tierra amando intensamente los del cielo; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Adviento: Martes de la Segunda Semana (Rito de Comunión: Oración)			
Bendición Solemne			
Que el Sol de Justicia resplandezca sobre ustedes y disipe las tinieblas en su caminar; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente. Amén.			
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990)