The Third Sunday of Advent -- December 17 2023

This episode is for the Third Sunday of Advent. This week, it is the Gospel reading that has two separate reflections. The first is more practical and personal, the second more historical and theological. Feel free to listen to whichever appeals to you more. Or, if you are feeling really interested, listen to both!  Time marks are as follows:   0:00     Intro 2:14     First Reading               Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11 3:20     Reflection on the first reading 13:23   Responsorial Psalm     Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 14:21   Reflection on the Responsorial Psalm 18:40   Second Reading          1Thessalonians 5:16-24 19:35   Reflection on the second reading 37:02   Gospel                         John 1:6-8, 19-28 38:36   Reflection 1 on the Gospel 46:15   Reflection 2 on the Gospel 57:10   Conclusion   Scripture readings are from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition, Copyright Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., used with permission. Commentary copyright Peter Kreeft, published by Word on Fire, used with permission.