December 11 – Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

This Sunday we hear God’s purpose for the creation: it is one of healing and peace.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

God’s purpose is for us to know joy.

John 1:6-8, 19-28

John never points to himself in God’s plan.  His life and ministry always points to Jesus.  In this he sets an example for all followers of Jesus.  Our life, like John’s, is about Jesus and what is important to him.