Jesus chose Peter’s boat, and he gave the order to put out a short distance. He sat down and taught the crowd. Jesus was in command, but he identified himself with Peter’s boat and preached from it. The Gospel of St Luke stresses the role of Peter in the story.
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Jesus chose Peter’s boat, and he gave the order to put out a short distance. He sat down and taught the crowd. Jesus was in command, but he identified himself with Peter’s boat and preached from it. The Gospel of St Luke stresses the role of Peter in the story.
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John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Jesus did not need to be baptized as
a sign of repentance or conversion. He is the Son of God before His conception
through the Holy Spirit. He totally belonged to his Father and no sin could have
power over him. His baptism is the occasion to get God’s approval for his person
and his mission.
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John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Jesus did not need to be baptized as
a sign of repentance or conversion. He is the Son of God before His conception
through the Holy Spirit. He totally belonged to his Father and no sin could have
power over him. His baptism is the occasion to get God’s approval for his person
and his mission.
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John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Jesus did not need to be baptized as
a sign of repentance or conversion. He is the Son of God before His conception
through the Holy Spirit. He totally belonged to his Father and no sin could have
power over him. His baptism is the occasion to get God’s approval for his person
and his mission.
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Today’s solemnity is popularly known as “Three Kings.” The gospel speaks of wise men, sometimes called magi. It does not speak of kings; it does not say there were three. These details were added over the centuries by popular stories.
The distance from Nazareth to Jerusalem was more than 100 kilometers. Mary and Joseph had a ready excuse not to go because of the distance. The law itself exempted them because Nazareth was too far.
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The Gospel presents to us the encounter of Mary and Elizabeth who are closely linked to Jesus’ birth. Mary learned of the pregnancy of Elizabeth, her relative, through the angel. It was big news, for Elizabeth was advanced in age and considered barren. The gospel says Mary traveled in haste to Juda, a journey of at least three days.
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The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday. The Gospel focuses on John the Baptist who had been teaching the people that it was not enough to have Abraham as father, which means, they are God’s chosen people. He confronted them with their daily life. One must be a tree that bears good fruits.
John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord in his first coming in history. He
proclaimed a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. His times might have
been like ours. He met a world which did not live up to God’s plan.
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