There will be signs in the sun,the moon, and the stars . . .

And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud

with power and great glory.. . . stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.

Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from . . .

the anxieties of daily life

Be vigilant at all times . . .Luke 21:25-36

Prepare the way of the Lord,make straight his paths.

Every valley shall be filledand every mountain

and hill shall be made low.The winding roads

shall be made straight,and the rough ways made smooth,

and all flesh shall seethe salvation of God.

Luke 3:4-6

The crowds asked John the Baptist, "What should we do?"

He said to them, "Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person

who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.

. . . I am baptizing you with water,

but one mightier than I is coming.He will baptize you with the Holy

Spirit and fire.”Luke 3:10-17

When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting,the infant leaped in her womb,

and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,

cried out in a loud voice and said,. . .

“Blessed are you who believedthat what was spoken to you

by the Lord would be fulfilled.“Luke 1:41-45

. . . the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see –

I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:

to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord.

This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands

of cloth and lying in a manger.’

‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom

he favours!’Luke 2:10-14