John the Baptist – Magdalena's Musings

December 16, 2024

Hey, You Brood of Vipers

Advent III Year CDec. 15, 2024 Luke 3:7-18 Well, today is the third Sunday of Advent! The third candle we light is for joy. It is pink historically representing Gaudete Sunday, meaning rejoice! And nothing says rejoice like being called a brood of vipers! John the Baptist is not warm and cuddly, and a really … Continue reading Hey, You Brood of Vipers

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Prepare The Way

Advent II Year C Dec. 8, 2024 Luke 3:1-6Canticle 16 Prepare ye the way of the Lord! These are familiar advent words spoken by the prophet Isaiah in today’s Gospel reading and echoed in a beautiful song sung by John the Baptist’s own father, Zechariah, in our Canticle this morning. This two thousand year old … Continue reading Prepare The Way