This Week’s Gospel Message for Sunday, December 15th is from Matthew 11:2-11.
“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?’”
“John the Baptist may have been confused because he expected Jesus to do more separating of the wheat from the chaff. In The Gospel, Jesus reminds John’s disciples of the wonders he has done. He lists quite a few, including healing lepers and raising the dead. Jesus has transformed people’s lives. He proclaims the Good News. He brings them God’s promise of redemption. He himself is the miracle.” Source: Pastoral Patterns, Winter 2019-2020
DAILY READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Num 24:2-7, 15-17a; Matt 21:23-27
Tuesday Gen 49:2, 8-10; Matt 1:1-17
Wednesday Jer 23:5-8; Matt 1:18-25
Thursday Judg 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25
Friday Isa 7:1-14; Luke 1:26-38
Saturday Sg 2:8-14; Luke 1:39-45