These are the final words of this Sunday's gospel (Luke 3:10-18). And just what was the "good news" that John the Baptist was preaching that day? It was to give someone one of your cloaks if you have two; to share your food; do not falsely accuse anyone; and be satisfied with your wages. In other words, the good news according to John the Baptist was to live justly. In these last few days before Christmas, let us prepare for Jesus' coming by taking John's words to heart, by committing ourselves to living justly.
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