Third Sunday of Advent
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– You can follow the suggestions in the daily ‘Reflection’.
– You can listen to the music
Today’s Scripture
John 1:6-8, 19-28 (WEB)
There came a man sent from God, whose name was John.The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but w as sent that he might testify about the light.
This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”
He declared, and didn’t deny, but he declared, “I am not the Christ.”
They asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?”
He said, “I am not.”
“Are you the prophet?”
He answered, “No.”
They said therefore to him, “Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”
He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”
The ones who had been sent were from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then do you baptise if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?”
John answered them, “I baptise in water, but among you stands one whom you don’t know. He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to loosen.” These things were done in Bethany beyond the Jordan, where John was baptising.
Reflection
The God Who Is Already Here
“Among you stands one whom you do not know…” — John 1:26
God does not hide from us; often, He is simply unrecognised in the ordinary moments of our lives. Pause and look around your immediate surroundings right now—in the quiet room, the ticking clock, or your own breathing. Can you sense Christ as already standing with you?
Grace to Ask For: An awareness of the presence of God in the ordinary things of life.
Examen: Give thanks for God who is present in your life and who is constantly trying to get your attention. Where have you seen or heard or felt God today?
Today’s Music
Nada te Turbe, Taizé chant – performed by The Paul Leddington Wright Singers