Year A, Advent 3

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we consider the readings for Advent 3 (Year A in the lectionary cycle): Matthew 11:2-11; James 5:7-10; Psalm 146:4-9 or Canticle 3 (Luke 1:46-55, the Magnificat); Isaiah 35:1-10.We discuss John the Baptist's imprisonment, James' exhortation to patient endurance and hope, the prophetic praises of Elizabeth and Mary, and the beautiful metaphors of holiness and wholeness promised in Isaiah.Notes:The Bible Project--Bible Project's overview of Isaiah--Bible Project's overview of JamesAdvent Resources:--Fleming Rutledge's Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus Christ--Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas-The Art of Advent: A Painting a Day from Advent to Epiphany, by: Jane Williams-Waiting on the Word: A Poem a Day for Advent, Christmas & Epiphany, by: Malcolm Guite Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.