Advent 3 (Year A)Matthew 11:2-11 Context: John the Baptist is in prison and hears about Jesus. Jesus is on his way to preach to the cities. Location: Jesus is on his way to preach to the cities (11:1) Characters: John The Baptist, John’s Disciples, Jesus, The Crowds Notes: 11:2- John was put in prison by Herod Antipas. It’s not surprising that John would have gotten wind of Jesus since they were in the same “business.” John, as Read More …
Many people outside of San Diego probably don’t know about Jeff & Jer’s “Breaking and Entering Christmas.” The concept of the event is this. People will send in letters on the behalf of needy families. The Jeff & Jer Radio Show chooses a family and the show’s producer, Little Tommy, takes some of his friends from Chula Vista break into their house and leave presents for the whole family. They get locksmiths, police, and Read More …
Advent 2 (Year A)Matthew 3:1-12 Context: This scripture passage is set just after the birth narrative of Jesus. The Holy Family flees Bethlehem and then returns to Nazareth. A completely new section begins in today’s Gospel with John the Baptists in (3:1) and the Baptism of Jesus (3:13). Location: The Wilderness / Jordan River Characters: John The Baptist, People of Jerusalem, Pharisees, Sadducees, Jesus Notes: 3:1- The importance John the Baptist’s appearing is made explicitly known in Read More …