For the past two weeks our readings have focused on the Baptism of the Lord… that moment where John baptizes Jesus in the Jordon river. This was a significant moment because it marks the start of Jesus’ public ministry… the passing of the prophetic torch from John to Jesus. From here we follow Jesus, literally and figuratively, into Ordinary Time… The Word for the 3 rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Isaiah 8:23-9:3-1 Psalm 27-1, 4, 13-14 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 Matthew 4:12-23 Our first reading comes from early Isaiah. The Northern Kingdom (Israel) has fallen to the Assyrians, and the people of the Southern Kingdom (Judah) fear they are next. But over some time a new regime has taken has hold of the former Israel, and Isaiah sees this not only as benevolent, but a useful example of God’s mercy. Lands that were in anguish and darkness now “have seen a great light.” This light shines from a land that now h...
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