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Catholic Daily Readings and Reflection | Second Sunday of Advent | December 7, 2025

A shoot sprouts from a dead stump. An ax lies at the root of fruitless trees. Isaiah paints peace while John the Baptist screams judgment. Both are Advent. Both are necessary. The Messiah brings hope to dead places and fire to false pretense. Which one do you need to hear today?

📖 Readings

Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72

Romans 15:4-9

Matthew 3:1-12

⏱️ Timeline

00:00 Introduction

00:15 Reading I - Isaiah 11:1-10

01:44 Psalm Response - Psalm 72

08:10 Reading II - Romans 15:4-9

09:42 Gospel - Matthew 3:1-12

11:19 Reflection - Life from Dead Stumps

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