Third Sunday of Advent Year C First Reading and Responsorial Psalm

A reading from the book of the prophet Zephaniah.

Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!
sing joyfully, O Israel!

Be glad and exult with all your heart,
O daughter Jerusalem!

Our God has removed the judgment against you,
and has turned away your enemies;

The God of Israel is in your midst,

you have no further misfortune to fear.

On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem:

Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged!

Your God is in your midst,
a mighty Savior,

Our God will rejoice over you with gladness,
and renew you in love.

Our God will sing joyfully because of you,
as one sings at festivals.

R:  Cry out with joy and gladness,

     for among you is the Great and Holy One of Israel.

God indeed is my savior,

I am confident and unafraid.

My strength and courage is the Most High,

Who has been my savior.

With joy you will draw water

at the fountain of salvation.

R: Cry out with joy and gladness,

    for among you is the Great and Holy One of Israel.

Give thanks to the Most High.

Acclaim God’s Name;

Make God’s deeds known among the nations;

proclaim how exalted is God’s Name.

R: Cry out with joy and gladness,

    for among you is the Great and Holy One of Israel.

Sing praise to the Most High for all the glorious works;

let this be known throughout the earth.

Shout with exultation, O City of Zion,

for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

R: Cry out with joy and gladness,

    for among you is the Great and Holy One of Israel.