Preparing for the 2nd Sunday of Advent

First Reading Baruch 5:1-9 Rejoice, Jerusalem, and be glad! The glory of God will shine upon you. The mountains and valleys will become a level plain. "God is leading Israel in joy." Responsorial Psalm Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 Second Reading Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 Paul prayed for the Philippians that the good work begun in them may be "filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ." Gospel Luke 3:1-6 The word of God was spoken to John the Baptizer. From that time on he went about proclaiming a baptism of repentance, saying, "Prepare the way of the Lord."