In this week's edition of There's More in the Gospel than Meets the Eye,
Jill Bevilacqua and Seàn-Patrick Lovett bring us readings and reflections for the
Third Sunday of Advent. Listen:
Gospel Mt
11:2 - 11
When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the
Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are
you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus
said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the
blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed,
the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have
the good news proclaimed to them. And blessed is the one who takes no offense
at me.” As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds
about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed
swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed
in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces. Then
why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This
is the one about whom it is written: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead
of you; he will prepare your way before you. Amen, I say to you, among
those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist;
yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”