Preparing for the 1st Sunday of Advent

First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5 Isaiah describes his vision in which all nations are gathered together by God in peace. Responsorial Psalm Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5,6-7,8-9 Rejoicing, let us enter the house of the Lord. Second Reading Romans 13:11-14 Be prepared, salvation is near. Gospel Reading Matthew 24:37-44 Jesus tells his disciples that the coming of the Son of Man will catch many people unprepared. Jesus tells his disciples that they are to always be ready for the day of the Lord.