Saturday, January 6, 2024 1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11 The baptism of Jesus in today’s Gospel helps us think about being the beloved children of God. God calls Jesus ‘his beloved son with whom He is well pleased.’ But what makes Jesus the beloved son of God? It is Jesus’ love for God that makes […]
Friday, January 5, 2024 1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51 Today’s Gospel helps us with two insights from both Philip and Nathanael. The first is the attitude of Philip, who is known as the ‘bringer of people’ to Jesus. Philip’s initiative to persuade Nathanael to meet with Jesus reveals something more profound about him. He is ‘restless’ about
Thursday, January 4, 2024 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 In today’s Gospel, John identifies Jesus as ‘the Lamb of God.’ When John wants to send his disciples to Jesus, he introduces Jesus with his real identity. In pointing to Jesus, John understands himself as the ‘signpost’ that leads to Jesus. Jesus accepts John’s recommendation and
