For What It's Worth by Erin

The Proclamation of John the Baptist: The second Sunday always features St. John, this year from the gospel of Luke. Historically anchored to a real time and place by the people the Gospel names, St. John, and therefore Jesus, are real, and not part of a fairytale. It’s real, historical (corrupt) leaders in charge as St. John, “a voice crying out in the Wilderness”, proclaims Jesus’ arrival.
 
What does John preach? “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His paths.” How do we make the paths straight? By making room for Jesus. What separates us from God/Jesus? SIN. How do we make “straight paths” for ourselves? To stop sinning!
 
Advent is a call to do things differently! We know what gets in our way. Instead, pray daily with the Sunday readings. The Advent readings are beautiful. Are you enjoying the daily conversations with Jesus? Imagine our friendship with Jesus deepening as we get closer to Christmas. I keep a notebook of the words that touch me, so I have them with me through the day. “All flesh shall see the salvation of God” is God’s Advent promise! +
 
What am I grateful for, sorry about, asking of God, or is He asking of me?  Keep reading towards the weekend; the readings are
beautiful!