Thursday, July 05, 2007
He must increase, I must decrease
24 June - Happy Birthday to John the Baptist
John’s birth is celebrated at midsummer (24 Jun) when the sun begins to wane. Jesus’ birth is celebrated when midwinter (25 Dec) marks the return of the sun. John is the light who shines, not for his own glory, but for the Someone Greater coming after him - a model of unselfish service. He must increase, I must decrease. Today’s gospel reminded us - know when to let go to let the other flourish.
John’s birth is celebrated at midsummer (24 Jun) when the sun begins to wane. Jesus’ birth is celebrated when midwinter (25 Dec) marks the return of the sun. John is the light who shines, not for his own glory, but for the Someone Greater coming after him - a model of unselfish service. He must increase, I must decrease. Today’s gospel reminded us - know when to let go to let the other flourish.
# posted by Mae @ 2:04 PM 
