When we talk about Advent and Lent, we think of these two liturgical seasons as penitential. That's why we have the priests wearing purple, why our churches are decorated in a more subdued tone. Yet, they are both seasons of waiting and anticipating. We all could use a little more of the childlike anticipation of Christmas that children have. In today's readings, we get a sense of that anticipation from John the Baptist, and we hear about glory. Let's listen to the Scripture and commentary!

Scripture readings are from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition, Copyright Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., used with permission. Commentary copyright Peter Kreeft, published by Word on Fire, used with permission.