The voice of John the Baptist conveys a timeless and vital message that the world urgently needs to hear. As a society engulfed in distractions, materialism, and self-centered pursuits, John’s call for repentance aims to refocus the mind on what matters: a deep examination of conscience. John’s humility starkly contrasts the prevailing culture of self-promotion and individualism with humility in the wilderness, acknowledging something greater than ourselves.
As we step into the second week of Advent, let us approach it with a humility of deep reflection.
