The document provides commentary on the Bible readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. It summarizes the key points of each reading, including Isaiah's prophecy about the coming of the Lord bringing joy and healing to the land, the psalm praising God for helping the oppressed, James' letter urging patience as Christians await the Lord's coming, and Jesus affirming his identity as the Messiah to John the Baptist by citing his works of healing and preaching to the poor.