Sunday

17 Dec 2017

Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle B Click here for all content for this cycle Third Sunday of Advent, Cycle B

SUNDAY SUMMARY

Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11  The servant of the Lord announces good news: a year of favor and a time of vindication.

Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54  The Almighty has done great things: reversing injustice and fulfilling the promise of mercy.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24  Rejoice! The one who calls us is faithful and will accomplish what was foretold.

John 1:6-8, 19-28  John comes to testify to the light and not to himself.

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The inner word

What’s in your heart?

Some joy creeps into the readings this week. We are closer to the moment of Incarnation when God takes on a human identity, becomes flesh, and dwells among us. God becoming human casts new light on our own identity.

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Exploring the word

The cool thing about John

A story from the noncanonical Protevangelion of James tells how young John’s life was also threatened during Herod’s slaughter of the innocents. In his jealousy for his kingship Herod was most anxious to eliminate the sons of priests. Elizabeth snatched up her child and headed for the hills, but her elderly body could not make the climb.

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In other words

The Sunday gospel in everyday English

There once was a man, his name John, sent by God to point out the way to the Life-Light. He came to show everyone where to look, who to believe in. John was not himself the Light; he was there to show the way to the Light.

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Homily stories

Respond in kind

The movie Wonder, based on R.J. Palacio's best-selling novel by the same name, is an exploration of the power of simple acts of kindness. Each character in this coming-of-age story is able to move from fear to hope by one caring gesture from someone else: A cool student sits at the lunch table with the “freaky” student; a friend sacrifices the limelight so another can shine; a dad gives his son an encouraging word to defend himself; a mom offers a daughter insight about the ups and downs of relationships.

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Prayers

Penitential Act & Prayer of the Faithful

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world. Help us to walk in your light.

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Quotes

John is the voice, but the Lord is the Word who was in the beginning. John is the voice that lasts for a time; from the beginning Christ is the Word who lives for ever. 

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