Luke 3:1-6

The manner in which Luke identifies in detail the time when John the Baptist started his preaching shows that Luke regarding this as a historic moment. Perhaps you can recall particularly a significant moment in your like, an occasion when you felt called to a change of work, status, or lifestyle.

John called people to give expression to their desire for a change of heart by a symbolic baptism in the Jordon. When have you found it helpful to symbolise your desire to change for the better by some symbolic gesture, e.g., burning a packet of cigarettes, sending a card, making a phone call, etc.

‘A voice crying in the wilderness' is sometimes taken to refer to a voice that is ignored. Pope Francis has issued a call to all of us to take part in the consultation process preparing for the recent Synod. What can you, and your faith community, do to make sure his call is answered