DECEMBER 16, 2016 – WEEK THREE OF ADVENT – FRIDAY – JOHN – A LAMP BURNING BRIGHT
(John 5:33-36) Prayer: O Jesus, I believe that you were sent by the Father. Imagination: (Picture Jesus speaking to the crowds.) Context: In Advent, the readings highlight the role of John the Baptist. Jesus calls John a “lamp burning bright” because he testified about Jesus. Yet, Jesus has even greater …