John the Baptist
Mark 1:1-8
by Larry Broding
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Juan didn’t look very happy the day he can home with his grades. He worked hard, but only got C’s. Now he had to face his mother, who expected more from Juan.
“Mom,” Juan said quietly, “my grades aren’t so good. You know I tried hard.” Juan’s voice trailed off. His mother just stood there. She didn’t know whether to get mad or to hug him. She was disappointed, but he tried so hard. Even though it seemed forever, the few seconds of silence between Juan and his mother hurt both of them.
Jasmine looked in the store window with eyes wide open. The glitter, the toys, the decorations light up her face. “Wow!” she exclaimed. “Christmas will soon be here!”
At home, Jasmine prepared her list. She wrote and rewrote what she wanted. At the same time, she waited to hear from others what they wanted. So, she saved up her money in anticipation of the shopping day she would have with her family.
Closing Question: How is your family preparing for the birth of Jesus? Do you have an Advent wreath? Are you saying special prayers with your family? What special time are you spending as a family together?
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When a group of white boys hurl racial taunts at young Desmond Tutu, he turns to his mentor, Father Trevor. The advice that Desmond receives is not exactly what he wants to hear. Father Trevor encourages Desmond to be forgiving, when in reality he would like to retaliate. Father Trevor’s advice to Desmond is sound advice for all of us. Father Trevor put it this way; “When you forgive someone, you free yourself from what they said or done. It’s like magic. “ The story concludes with forgiveness
and quiet reconciliation between Desmond and one of his tormentors.
This is a delightful book to read. Saint Francis is presented as a man filled with charity and love. He teaches the donkey many important things about life and the difficulties we all encounter. The pictures are consoling and lovely. I hope you get a chance to check out this beautiful story and read it with you family. After reading it, I felt like I had sampled a delicious dessert. I hope you do as well. Enjoy!
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