Read It:
A man named John was sent from God.
He came for testimony, to testify to the light,
so that all might believe through him.
He was not the light,
but came to testify to the light.
And this is the testimony of John.
When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests
and Levites to him
to ask him, "Who are you?"
He admitted and did not deny it,
but admitted, "I am not the Christ."
So they asked him,
"What are you then? Are you Elijah?"
And he said, "I am not."
"Are you the Prophet?"
He answered, "No."
So they said to him,
"Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us?
What do you have to say for yourself?"
He said:
"I am the voice of one crying out in the desert,
'make straight the way of the Lord,'"
as Isaiah the prophet said."
Some Pharisees were also sent.
They asked him,
"Why then do you baptize
if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?"
John answered them,
"I baptize with water;
but there is one among you whom you do not recognize,
the one who is coming after me,
whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie."
This happened in Bethany across the Jordan,
where John was baptizing.
Reflect on It: This gospel sounds similar to last week's Gospel, but it is a bit different. Again, we see that people are mistaking John for the Messiah? Are we living our lives in the same way? Do people see Christ so clearly in us that they mistake us for him? I hope so. Today, this third Sunday of Advent, is marked with special, expectant joy. The Messiah is coming. Prepare the Way of the Lord.
Pray About It: Make my heart ready for you Oh, Lord.
Live It! Challenge: Deck yourself in the finest pink you own as it is Gaudete Sunday. It's the liturgical color of the day and it shows our hope and joy in the middle of this season. You know you love this challenge!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
December 11, 2011: Expectant Joy!
4:00 AM
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