In today's Gospel, we learn from the example of John the Baptist, to prepare the way for God's kingdom by our words and our deeds
Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and our minds. Fill us with your peace, love, and understanding. Help us to hear God's message today and recognize His voice in our daily activities. Amen
John the Baptist was in prison. He had heard about the good things Jesus was doing. John wanted to be sure that Jesus was the one God had promised.
So John sent his friends to ask Jesus a question.
They asked, “Are you the one God promised to send, or should we wait for someone else?”
Jesus smiled and said, “Go back and tell John what you see and hear.”
Jesus said,
“People who are blind can see.
People who are sick are getting better.
People who are sad are hearing good news.
God’s love is being shared with everyone.”
When John’s friends left, Jesus talked to the crowd about John.
Jesus said, “John is a very special messenger from God. He helped people get ready for God’s love. There has never been anyone like John.”
Then Jesus said, “John helped show people the way to God.”
Source: Everyday can be Sunday. (2022). The Messiah Matthew 11:2-11 [large language model] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2g4lbBTrag
Understanding the Story
Who was John the Baptist?
John was a man who told people about God and helped them get ready for Jesus.
Where was John when he sent his friends to Jesus?
John was in prison.
What question did John’s friends ask Jesus?
They asked if Jesus was the one God promised.
What kinds of good things did Jesus say He was doing?
Jesus said He was helping sick people, helping people see, and sharing good news.
Connecting to Our Lives
When have you seen someone being kind or helpful?
When someone shared toys, helped a friend, or said something nice.
How can we help someone who is sad or lonely?
We can talk to them, play with them, or give them a hug.
How can we show Jesus’ love at school or at home?
By being kind, sharing, listening, and helping others.
Feeling Questions
How do you think John felt in prison?
He might have felt sad, lonely, or worried.
How do you think people felt when Jesus helped them?
They felt happy, thankful, and loved.
How do you feel when someone helps you?
I feel happy and safe.
Simple Faith Questions
Who helps us learn about Jesus today?
Parents, teachers, priests, and people at church.
How can we thank God for the people who help us learn and grow?
We can say thank you, pray for them, and listen to them.
Father in heaven, for the sake of bringing others closer to you, we give you today, all that we think and do and say, and we join it with all that was done by Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen
