This is the testimony of John. When the Jews from Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to him to ask him, „Who are you?” He admitted and did not deny it, but admitted, „I am not the Christ.” So they asked him, „What are you then? Are you Elijah?” And he said, „I am not.” „Are you the Prophet?” He answered, „No.” So they said to him, „Who are you, so we can give an answer to those who sent us? What do you have to say for yourself?” He said: „I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, ‚Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.” JN 1:19-23
Tips for Families
God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and preserves himself from them. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. Whoever honors his father is gladdened by children, and, when he prays, is heard. Whoever reveres his father will live a long life; he who obeys his father brings comfort to his mother. My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives. Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him; revile him not all the days of his life; kindness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins —a house raised in justice to you. SIR 3:2-6, 12-14
Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and avoid any bitterness toward them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged. Col 3:18-21
Adore
Beloved: What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life—for the life was made visible; we have seen it and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was made visible to us— what we have seen and heard we proclaim now to you. 1 John 1:1-2
Jesus, Thank You
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. PS 98:3
Light For The World
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace.” LK 1:78-79