Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Temptation of Jesus




Wednesday, December 19, 2012 The Temptation of Jesus Dear Friends, A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (4:1-13): Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to … Continue reading






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The Baptism of Jesus




Tuesday, December 18, 2012 The Baptism of Jesus Dear Friends, A reading from St. Matthew’s Gospel (3:13-17): Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be … Continue reading






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Is John the Baptist the Messiah?




Monday, December 17, 2012 Is John the Baptist the Messiah? Dear Friends, A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (3:15-20): Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. John … Continue reading






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