THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
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| St. John the Baptist Preaching, c. 1665, by Mattia Preti, Legion of Honor Gallery 6, Belgium. [PD-US] |
When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ,
he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,
"Are you the one who is to come,
or should we look for another?"
Jesus said to them in reply,
"Go and tell John what you hear and see:
the blind regain their sight,
the lame walk,
lepers are cleansed,
the deaf hear,
the dead are raised,
and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me."
As they were going off,
Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John,
"What did you go out to the desert to see?
A reed swayed by the wind?
Then what did you go out to see?
Someone dressed in fine clothing?
Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces.
Then why did you go out? To see a prophet?
Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
This is the one about whom it is written:
Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;
he will prepare your way
before you.
Amen, I say to you,
among those born of women
there has been none greater than John the Baptist;
yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater
than he."
Matthew 11:2-11
WISHING YOU A JOYFUL AND PRAYERFUL ADVENT
AS YOU JOIN US IN PREPARING FOR THE BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD!
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