The witness of John the Baptist helps us prepare for the Lord's coming. John's life proclaims that we must persevere in our recognition of Jesus as God's word among us. Even the announcement of John the Baptist's birth, a miraculous event that signaled the beginning of a new era, shows how Jesus enters our human history to give us a share in God's mission and help us prepare a way for the Lord.

We are reminded that our preparation for Christ's coming is not a passive waiting, but an active anticipation that involves change in our lives and in our world. During this season, we eagerly anticipate the deliverance coming to us, filling our hearts with hopeful anticipation and joy at the thought of Christ's imminent arrival. 

In John the Baptist, we are not just encouraged but challenged to attract people to Christ through the example of our lives. This is a call to action that should inspire us all. We are not just passive recipients of Christ's message, but active participants in spreading it. In this way, we become more authentic witnesses of Christ. What change are we being called to during this Advent season? Let us reflect on this question and commit to making the necessary changes in our lives, knowing that our actions are crucial in attracting others to Christ. 

The person of Saint John the Baptist, like Mary the mother of Jesus, made the necessary changes in order to receive Jesus when he came. Both of them dedicated their lives to proclaiming Jesus as the one promised by God, demonstrating the transformative power of faith and the importance of personal change in preparing for Christ's coming. Many people were attracted to Jesus by Mary and John's openness to God's actions in their lives,

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