Third Sunday of Ordinary Time-A Last week, the Gospel reminded us of the meeting between St. John the Baptist and Jesus at the Jordan River. St. John preached repenting from sin and preparing for the coming of the Messiah. The story continues this week, and it is learned that Herod’s fear of the outspoken preacher … Continue reading Repent, the Kingdom is Near
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The Chosen One of God
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time-A On the second Sunday of Ordinary Time, we have a familiar and recent theme: St. John the Baptist revealing Jesus at the Jordan River. During the Advent and Christmas seasons we just celebrated, the story was explained in the synoptic Gospels. Today, we hear about St. John’s rendition of the … Continue reading The Chosen One of God