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John 1:6-8, 19-28

The Testimony of John the Baptist

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When does this Gospel reading occur in the life of Jesus

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What word or phrase stands out?

What significance does this have in my life

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December 11, 2011

Third Sunday of Advent

John 1:6-8, 19-28

A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to ight, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came totestify to the light.

And this is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priestsand Levites to him to ask him, "Who are you?" He admitted and did not denbut admitted, "I am not the Christ." So they asked him, "What are you then? you Elijah?" And he said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" He answered, "NSo they said to him, "Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who s

us? What do you have to say for yourself?" He said: "I am the voice of onecrying out in the desert, 'make straight the way of the Lord,'" as Isaiah theprophet said." Some Pharisees were also sent. They asked him, "Why then doyou baptize if you are not the Christ or Elijah or the Prophet?" John answerethem, "I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do notrecognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worto untie." This happened in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptiz

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What is John the Baptist’s role as a testimony to the light?

What questions do the priests and Levites ask John?

What do these questions reveal about the reason why they were sent?

Why does John respond so abruptly?

What would you have said in this situation?

ource: Catholic Serendipity Bible)

December 11, 2011

Third Sunday of Advent

John 1:6-8, 19-28

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Saint Nicholas

Feast Day is December 6Bishop of Mira (present day Turkey)Died December 6, 343Known for his great compassion and generosity

Popular legends (popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable):- Saved three girls from a life of prostitution by providing for their dowery ‘s to be married b

tossing three bags of gold into the chimney of their house. The bags landed in their shoes astockings that were hung in the fireplace to dry.

- Attended the Council of Nicea where he was a staunch supporter of the Divinity of Christgot into a fist fight with Arius.

To this day children put their shoes out on the night of December 5 in hopes of receiving coinchocolate or other gifts

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Saint Ambrose

Feast Day is December 7

Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Bishop of Milan (northern Italy)

Died April 4, 397

Appointed Roman governor of Milan

Elected Bishop when he was a Catechumen (baptism preceded ordination)

Attended Council of Nicea as staunch support of the Divinity of Christ

Taught and baptized Saint Augustine

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011hursday, December 8, 2011 - Immaculate Conceptionunday, December 25, 2011 - Christmas

CCC 2042 (a) The first precept ("You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of bligation and rest from servile labor") requires the faithful to sanctify the dayommemorating the Resurrection of the Lord as well as the principal liturgical feastsonoring the Mysteries of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the saints; in the firstlace, by participating in the Eucharistic celebration, in which the Christian community isathered, and by resting from those works and activities which could impede such a

anctification of these days.

n addition to presenting the foundations for Christian morality, the Catechism of the

Catholic Church includes a section on the Precepts of the Church. These are rules set inontext of a moral life, bound to and nourished by a liturgical life. The obligatory characthese positive laws decreed by the pastoral authorities is meant to encourage on the par

he faithful the indispensable foundations for their lives as Catholics.Source: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, pg. 334)

2012Sunday, January 1, 2012 - Mary, Mother of GodSunday, May 20, 2012 - Ascension of the LordWednesday, August 15, 2012 - Assumption of MarThursday, November 1, 2012 - All SaintsSaturday, December 8, 2012 - Immaculate ConcepTuesday, December 25, 2012 - ChristmasTuesday, January 1, 2013 - Mary, Mother of God

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