The Second Sunday of Advent
Mark 1:1-8St. John the Baptist is the focus of today's gospel reading. But he immediately defers the focus to Jesus: "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the holy Spirit."
St. John the Baptist, pray for us to humble ourselves before God by preparing for the birth of His Son in a way that gives Him honor and glory.